Description
This Honey Soy Beef and Noodles recipe is a quick and delicious Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender slices of beef, savory and sweet honey soy sauce, and vibrant vegetables tossed with rice noodles. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, it combines bold flavors and satisfying textures in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Noodles
- 8 ounces rice noodles or lo mein noodles
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
Vegetables and Garnish
- 2 cups snap peas or broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
- Coat Beef: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated to help create a crispy exterior when seared.
- Sear Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add sesame oil followed by minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant to release their flavors.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili flakes if using, and beef broth. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to meld the flavors and slightly thicken.
- Cook Vegetables: Add snap peas or broccoli florets to the pan and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until just tender but still crisp, preserving their color and texture.
- Toss Beef with Sauce: Return the seared beef to the pan, tossing it thoroughly in the sauce to coat each piece and heat through.
- Combine with Noodles: Add the cooked noodles and gently toss all the ingredients together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, then serve hot for a flavorful, balanced meal.
Notes
- Swap in chicken or tofu as alternatives to beef for different protein options.
- Add bell peppers, carrots, or baby corn to increase the vegetable variety and nutrients.
- Use tamari sauce instead of regular soy sauce to make the dish gluten-free.
- Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of broth to keep noodles moist.
