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Hey there, food adventurers! Get ready to dive into a recipe that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance – Sticky Beef Noodles that are so good, they’ll become your new obsession. Trust me, this isn’t just another noodle dish. This is a culinary journey that combines tender beef, silky noodles, and a sauce so incredible you’ll want to lick the plate clean!

Ingredients

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For the Beef

1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Additional Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles or lo mein noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 green onions, sliced
Sesame seeds for garnish
1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas)

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Instructions

Let’s break this down into a delicious adventure! First things first, prep is key. Slice your beef against the grain into thin strips – and I mean thin! The thinner the slice, the more tender your beef will be. Toss those beautiful beef strips with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. This little trick helps create a gorgeous golden crust and keeps the meat super tender.
While your beef is getting cozy with the seasoning, let’s whip up that magical sauce. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes if you’re feeling spicy. Whisk it all together until it’s smooth and well combined. Take a moment to inhale that aroma – pure magic!
Time to cook! Heat your largest skillet or wok over high heat. Add a splash of vegetable oil and let it get scorching hot. We want that beautiful sear on the beef. Cook the beef in batches – overcrowding is the enemy of a good sear! Cook each batch for about 2-3 minutes until it’s beautifully golden and caramelized. Set the beef aside and try not to snack on it (I know it’s tempting).
In the same pan, toss in your vegetables and stir-fry for just a minute or two. We want them to stay crisp and vibrant. Now, cook your noodles according to the package instructions. Pro tip: slightly undercook them, as they’ll continue cooking when we bring everything together.
Here comes the magic moment! Return the beef to the pan, pour over that incredible sauce, and add the noodles. Toss everything together until each noodle is coated in that sticky, glossy goodness. Let it all simmer for about 2-3 minutes so the sauce can reduce and really coat everything.

Notes

Best served immediately for optimal texture
Can be made gluten-free with tamari instead of soy sauce
Works well with alternative protein sources like chicken or tofu
Recommended to slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness
Can be stored in refrigerator for 2-3 days

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (approximately 1.5 cups)
Calories: 1 portion (approximately 1.5 cups)
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg