Beef Stir Fry with Noodles and Sweet Chilli Sauce

Beef stir fry with noodles and sweet chilli sauce is a quick and delicious dinner that draws on a mix of flavours from Thailand to China.

Preparation for this recipe takes around 10 minutes and cooking takes just 5 minutes making it quicker and of course cheaper than your local takeaway!

Spicy Steak and Noodle Stir Fry

My love of a good fakeaway came from spending 13 years in the Hungarian countryside.

The cooking for takeaway-style food at home lives on strong, it is cheaper, quicker and honestly every bit as good as your local delivery place!

This beef stir fry with noodles and sweet chilli sauce is an all-time favourite like beef chow mein, beef in oyster sauce, beef yakisoba or my take on a Szechuan beef stir fry.

It is born of a mix of Thai and Chinese influences and it tastes magic. It is spicy, sweet, salty and has a hint of sourness.

Preparation of the meat and vegetables can be done well in advance and only takes 10 or 15 minutes. Cooking tasks just 5 minutes, so roll up your sleeves, what are you waiting for?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different type of beef steak?

Sure I usually choose rump steak for this dish because it strikes a nice balance between, flavour, tenderness and affordability.

However, you can use everything from sirloin steak, which will cost more and be a little more tender to flank or skirt steak, which will cost less but be a little less tender.

Is it ok to use straight-to-wok noodles?

Absolutely yes! However choose a brand that you know, I find that some of the shelf stable noodles can be disappointing.

I usually use some “fresh” noodles, but dried noodles work well too.

What sort of chilli should I use?

Go for whatever you like, if you are a heat fiend look at cayenne or even something like habanero. If you want a mild “tingle” use some red jalapeno peppers.

My stir-fries often end up “soggy” what am I doing wrong?

Generally speaking, this means that you have cooked it for too long. This is probably a result of your wok not being hot enough or not being prepped enough.

When stir-frying food get all of your ingredients together before you get started, you have no time to go hunting for ingredients or chopping them.

Then get your wok fiercely hot before adding your oil. This should give ou perfectly cooked vegetables that still have a bite and tender meat.

Serving Suggestions

This spicy beef noodle stir fry is a one-stop dinner as far as I am concerned and it does not need a side.

However, it is not a gut-busting meal which means there is plenty of room for a starter, which always makes me very happy!

I would usually opt for some Chinese hot and sour soup as it is a real favourite of mine.

However, if you wanted to go lighter you could grab some prawn crackers, or make up some classic shrimp toast.

Another wonderful option would be to add some crispy spring rolls!

Equipment Used

I only mention specific brands of equipment if I think they make a material difference to a recipe. If you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comment section below the recipe.

• Stovetop.
• Wok, I use a large carbon steel wok.
• Sharp kitchen knife.
• Chopping board.
• Mixing bowls and or prep bowls.
• Weighing scales and or measuring cups and spoons.