Description
These Sweet & Savory Sticky Beef Noodles with Garlic Soy Glaze are a takeout-inspired comfort dish featuring tender seared beef, slick noodles, and a rich, glossy sauce. With bold umami flavors and a hint of sweetness and spice, it’s a fast, satisfying dinner that tastes better than delivery.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional for color and richness)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear beef in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return beef to the pan and toss in the sauce. Add noodles and stir to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap beef with chicken, shrimp, tofu, or mushrooms.
- Add veggies like bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, or bok choy.
- Use tamari and gluten-free sauces for a gluten-free version.
- Dark soy sauce adds color and depth but is optional.
- Reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
