Quick & Easy Hoisin Beef Noodles
When you need a big bowl of delicious noodles in 30 minutes, this easy hoisin beef noodle recipe hits the spot! We use fresh and Asian pantry ingredients to deliver a savory and sweet flavor profile. It's a quick, family-friendly meal that's ideal for busy weeknights and better than takeout!
Ingredients
- 14 oz lo mein noodles fresh kind
- ½ lb flank steak sliced against the grain into ¼" thick pieces
- 1 red bell pepper julienned
- 2 cups gai-lan chopped into 2" long pieces, with thick stalks sliced thinly
- 2 green onions chopped into 2" long pieces
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Beef Marinade
- 1.5 tablespoon water cold
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Noodle Sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup chicken stock low-sodium
Instructions
- Toss the sliced flank steak in a large bowl with the listed marinade ingredients. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes to velvet.
- Whisk the listed noodle sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Blanch the noodles for 30 seconds just until they loosen.
- Strain the noodles immediately and set aside. Do not rinse them with cold water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the marinated beef until 90% cooked or mostly brown with a bit of pink in the center.
- Toss in the bell peppers, gai-lan, garlic, and green onions, cooking for 1 minute. Add the noodles and sauce, tossing continuously until the sauce caramelizes and absorbs into the noodles. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 1392mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1028IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg