Description
A savory and slightly sweet stir‑fried noodle dish with tender beef and sticky sauce
Ingredients
- 250 g thin egg noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 500 g ground (minced) beef
- ⅓ cup sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (e.g. broccoli, carrots, peas)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 2 spring onions, thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- Chilli oil (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions, but drain 1 minute early so they remain slightly underdone. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium‑high heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and ginger; sauté ~30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook, stirring, until browned (2–3 minutes).
- Stir in sweet chilli sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens and begins to caramelise.
- Add the frozen vegetables, cover, and cook 2–3 minutes until vegetables soften.
- In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornflour; pour into the pan and stir. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce is glossy and thickened.
- Add the cooked noodles and spring onions (reserve a small amount for garnish). Stir until noodles are coated and heated through (≈1 minute).
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra spring onion and drizzle with chilli oil if desired.
Notes
- You can omit the brown sugar if your sweet chilli sauce is already quite sweet.
- Use any vegetables you have on hand—green beans, capsicum, or a frozen stir‑fry mix work well.
- If you prefer a leaner version, you can substitute beef with ground turkey or chicken, though flavor will differ.
- To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding a splash of water or broth if it seems dry.
- This recipe is best eaten fresh; the texture of the noodles may change on freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: ≈ 561 kcal
- Sugar: ≈ ? g
- Sodium: ≈ ? mg
- Fat: ≈ 21 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈ ? g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈ ? g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ≈ 50 g
- Fiber: ≈ ? g
- Protein: ≈ 37 g
- Cholesterol: ≈ ? mg
