Quick Sticky Beef Noodles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 oz (225g) rice noodles (or lo mein/udon noodles)
02 - 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 cups (120g) broccoli florets
07 - 3 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ For the Sticky Sauce

10 - 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
11 - 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
12 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
13 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
14 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
15 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

# Instructions:

01 - Cook those noodles according to whatever the package says. When they're done, drain 'em and set aside. They'll be waiting for the party later.
02 - Toss your thinly sliced beef with cornstarch until every piece has a nice coating. Heat up 2 tablespoons of oil in a big skillet or wok until it's smoking hot. Throw in the beef, spreading it out so each piece gets some pan action, and let it sizzle for 2-3 minutes per side until it gets all brown and caramelized. Take it out and set it aside for now.
03 - In that same pan with all those tasty beef bits, add another tablespoon of oil. Toss in your bell pepper slices and broccoli florets. Give everything a good stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the veggies are bright and just tender enough to bite through.
04 - Throw in your green onions, minced garlic, and that freshly grated ginger. Keep stirring for another 1-2 minutes until your kitchen smells absolutely amazing and everyone's wondering what's for dinner.
05 - While your pan's still sizzling, quickly grab a bowl and whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and those pepper flakes if you want some heat. This sticky concoction is what makes these noodles irresistible.
06 - Toss the beef back into the pan with all those veggies. Add your cooked noodles too, then pour that gorgeous sticky sauce all over everything. Keep tossing and turning until every noodle and every piece of beef is glistening with that sauce.
07 - Dish it up while it's still steaming hot. Sprinkle some extra green onions on top for that fresh pop of color and flavor. Watch as everyone dives in and wonders how you made something this good on a weeknight.

# Notes:

01 - For gluten-free eaters, just make sure you're using gluten-free soy sauce and stick with rice noodles.
02 - Feel free to mix up the veggies - snap peas, sliced carrots, or baby corn would be fantastic additions.
03 - This keeps really well! Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a hot skillet or microwave.

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