Description
Sticky Beef Noodles is a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender, thinly sliced beef and chewy fresh noodles coated in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet umami sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, offering bold balanced flavors and a sticky texture that clings to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 250g thinly sliced flank or sirloin beef
Noodles
- 200g fresh egg noodles or fresh chow mein noodles
Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 50ml water or broth (optional to loosen sauce)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce slurry)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying and coating noodles)
- 1 pinch brown sugar (for marinade)
- 2 green onions or scallions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. In a bowl, marinate with a splash of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and a pinch of brown sugar. Set aside briefly to tenderize and absorb flavors.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with a little vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optionally water or broth to loosen. Set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Quickly stir-fry the marinated beef until browned but still juicy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Combine and Thicken: Using the same pan, add the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and slowly stir into the sauce to thicken. Return the beef to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
- Add Noodles and Finish: Gently fold in the cooked noodles, stirring just enough to combine without breaking them. Heat through so the noodles absorb the sticky sauce completely.
Notes
- Use room-temperature beef for quick, tender cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; stir-fry beef in batches if necessary.
- Prepare the sauce ahead of time to streamline cooking and balance flavors.
- Lightly coat noodles with oil to prevent clumping and ensure sauce clings well.
- Add the cornstarch slurry gradually to control sauce thickness and achieve perfect stickiness.
- Handle noodles gently when mixing to avoid breakage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: sticky beef noodles, beef stir fry, savory noodles, Asian beef recipe, quick dinner, umami sauce