Description
This quick and flavorful Hoisin Beef Noodles dish is a perfect weeknight dinner made with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles all tossed in a savory-sweet hoisin sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for beginner cooks seeking quick and healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once done, drain them and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Marinate the Beef: In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger. Add the beef slices to this marinade and coat thoroughly. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes while you prep other ingredients.
- Stir-Fry the Aromatics: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger, sautéing briefly until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, and green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until they begin to soften while still retaining their crispness.
- Brown the Beef: Add the marinated beef to the pan and stir-fry until it’s cooked through and nicely browned, about 5–6 minutes depending on the thickness of your slices.
- Combine and Toss: Add the cooked rice noodles to the pan and toss everything together until evenly coated in sauce. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and continue tossing for a minute to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Serve immediately with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for added flavor and color. Add chili flakes if you prefer more heat.
Notes
- Use pre-sliced stir-fry beef to save prep time.
- Don’t skip rinsing the noodles, as this helps prevent clumping.
- Stir-fry ingredients quickly over high heat for that signature Asian-style char.
- For a lower-sodium version, use reduced-sodium soy sauce and go lighter on the hoisin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg