Description
This recipe for Honey Soy Crispy Beef and Noodles is a delightful Asian-inspired dish that combines crispy beef, tender noodles, and a flavorful sauce with a perfect balance of sweet and savory. With a mix of textures and tastes, this stir-fry is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Noodles:
- 8 ounces rice noodles or thin egg noodles
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef: Toss sliced beef with cornstarch until well coated. In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add beef in batches, cooking 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and browned; remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add broccoli and bell pepper; stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Return beef to skillet, pour sauce over, and toss to coat. Add noodles and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until heated through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with roasted peanuts or cashews before serving.
- Adjust sweetness and saltiness by varying the honey-to-soy ratio.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
