Description
A quick and flavorful Hoisin Beef Noodles recipe featuring tender slices of beef stir-fried with fresh vegetables and coated in a savory hoisin sauce, served over tender rice or lo mein noodles. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner that comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces rice noodles or lo mein noodles
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the rice noodles or lo mein noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them well and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Stir-fry the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
- Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrots, and minced garlic. Stir-fry them for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet crisp, retaining their bright color and crunch.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes until combined to create a flavorful stir-fry sauce.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir everything together well, ensuring the beef and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add the noodles: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss gently to combine all ingredients and heat through, allowing the noodles to absorb some of the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish the dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately for a warm, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use beef sirloin or flank steak for the best texture and flavor; slice thinly against the grain to keep the meat tender.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder dish.
- Rice noodles and lo mein noodles can be used interchangeably; just follow package-specific cooking times.
- For a gluten-free meal, ensure soy sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
