Sesame Beef Stir-Fry Noodles (Printable Version)
Beef, noodles, and crisp veggies tossed with sesame-soy sauce for a quick, tasty Asian-inspired dish.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 400 g flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
02 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
→ Noodles
05 - 250 g egg noodles or wheat noodles
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 100 g snap peas, trimmed
08 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
09 - 3 spring onions, sliced (separate white and green parts)
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
→ Sauce
12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
16 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
17 - 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
18 - 2 tbsp water
19 - 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
20 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Green parts of spring onions, sliced
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside to marinate while you prep the other ingredients.
02 - Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and sear for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the spring onions for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add bell pepper, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
07 - Return the beef to the pan. Add cooked noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated. Serve immediately, topped with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green spring onions.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just over thirty minutes
- Uses one pan for easy cleanup
- Flexible with any noodles or veggies you have on hand
- Big sesame flavor without heavy dairy or cream
- Works for meal prep and makes great leftovers
02 -
- Packed with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied
- Dairy free and easy to adapt for gluten free or vegetarian diets
- Great for using up mixed vegetables so nothing goes to waste
- I never skip the toasted sesame oil it is what brings the nutty deep finish to the sauce. One night my youngest decided to help garnish and managed to sprinkle half the bottle of sesame seeds which actually made for a deliciously crunchy twist.
03 -
- Toss noodles in a little neutral oil after cooking to keep them from sticking before stir-frying
- Do not overcrowd the beef in the pan or it will steam rather than brown
- Always cut veggies and aromatics before you heat your wok so you can move fast and keep everything crunchy