π₯©π Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- 400 g beef (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp oil
- Β½ tsp black pepper
Stir-Fry
- 250β300 g wide flat noodles (rice noodles or wheat ho fun)
- 1 red bell pepper (chunks)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (chunks)
- 1 green bell pepper (chunks)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp oil (high heat)
Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color, optional)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3β4 tbsp water or beef stock
- Β½ tsp sesame oil (optional)
πͺ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Marinate the Beef
Mix beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, oil, and pepper.
Rest 10β15 minutes.
2οΈβ£ Prepare the Noodles
- If dried rice noodles: soak in hot water until soft, then drain.
- Toss noodles lightly with a little oil to prevent sticking.
3οΈβ£ Sear the Beef
- Heat wok or pan on high heat
- Add oil, then beef in one layer
- Sear 1β2 minutes, flip quickly
- Remove beef and set aside (donβt overcook)
4οΈβ£ Stir-Fry Veggies
- In same pan, add garlic and onion
- Stir 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add bell peppers, stir-fry 2β3 minutes
(they should stay slightly crunchy)
5οΈβ£ Combine Everything
- Add noodles to the pan
- Pour in sauce
- Toss quickly on high heat
- Add beef back in
- Stir-fry 2β3 minutes until glossy and coated
6οΈβ£ Finish
- Drizzle sesame oil
- Taste and adjust salt/sauce
- Serve immediately π₯
π‘ Pro Tips (Restaurant Level)
β Use very high heat for wok flavor
β Slice beef against the grain
β Donβt overcrowd the pan
β If noodles stick, splash 1β2 tbsp water
πΆ Variations
- Spicy: add chili oil or fresh chili
- Chicken version: swap beef with chicken thighs
- Low-carb: replace noodles with cabbage strips
- Extra saucy: double the sauce ingredients