Description
This Hoisin Beef Noodles recipe is a quick, flavorful dish featuring tender beef sirloin slices stir-fried with vibrant vegetables and tossed with hoisin and soy sauces over perfectly cooked noodles. A savory, slightly sweet Asian-inspired meal ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Noodles
- 8 oz noodles (rice noodles or egg noodles)
Sauces and Oils
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Garnish
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain them well and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Heat oil: Warm the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the beef.
- Cook beef: Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
- Sauté vegetables: Add minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables become tender but still crisp.
- Add sauces and noodles: Stir in the hoisin sauce and soy sauce, then add the cooked noodles. Toss everything together thoroughly to combine all flavors and heat the noodles evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds over the dish. Serve the Hoisin Beef Noodles warm for best flavor.
Notes
- You can use either rice noodles or egg noodles depending on preference.
- To add extra heat, include a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when cooking vegetables.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
- Make sure not to overcook the vegetables to retain their crunch and nutrients.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
