Beef and Noodles Stir-Fry (Printable Version)
A speedy, filling meal made with noodles, soy sauce, and beef, bursting with Asian-inspired goodness.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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120 g vermicelli noodles, adjust for two portions
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2 tablespoons spring onion, finely sliced
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250 g minced beef
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
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2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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2 teaspoons white pepper, or flavor to liking
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2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with water
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2 tablespoons Sichuan chili oil, optional
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2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar, optional
# Steps:
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Cook the noodles in boiling salted water as per the package directions. Drain them and set aside for later.
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In a pan, warm up the oil over medium heat. Add the minced meat and break it apart. Stir and cook until it's lightly browned.
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Stir in the grated ginger and soy sauce to coat the beef. Pour in 1 cup of water, season with white pepper, and let it simmer under a lid for 10 minutes. Add more water as needed if it evaporates quickly.
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Mix together cornstarch and water, then pour it into your pan. Stir it around until you see the sauce become glossy and rich.
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Add your noodles to the beef mixture and mix well. Sprinkle spring onions on top before serving. For extra kick, you can drizzle chili oil and vinegar.
# Notes:
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Stirring soy sauce into browned beef gives it a caramelized texture and makes it taste richer and slightly sweet.
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If you don’t have vermicelli on hand, any type of noodles with some chewiness works just as well.