2 ways to make stir-fried noodles with beef to change up your breakfast flavor

Prepare and marinate the beef

Wash the beef thoroughly, drain it, then slice it thinly, and place it in a large bowl.

Marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, and 1/2 of the minced garlic and onion, mix well to let the beef absorb the spices, then cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the remaining ingredients

For the bok choy, remove the stem, separate the leaves, cut the long stalks in half, then wash them thoroughly with salt water, and drain in a basket.

Remove the roots of the garlic and onion, peel them, and chop finely. For the green onions and cilantro, remove the roots, pick out any wilted leaves, wash them thoroughly, then cut into pieces.

Boil a pot of water, add the instant noodles and blanch them until they are soft, then remove and drain.

Stir-fried beef noodles

Place a pan on the stove and wait for it to heat evenly, then add 2 tablespoons of oil and coat the pan evenly.

When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and onion to sauté until fragrant. Then add bok choy, season with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and stir quickly to mix the seasonings.

After 3 – 5 minutes, when the vegetables are slightly wilted, add the marinated beef to stir-fry over high heat, continuously stirring to cook the beef evenly. When the beef is cooked to a medium rare and firm, add the softened noodles and stir well with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Mix well so the noodles blend with the vegetables and meat, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, then add chopped green onions and cilantro along with a little ground pepper, stir for another minute until the onions are cooked, then turn off the heat.

Serve the stir-fried noodles on a plate, the dish is ready to be enjoyed with delicious soy sauce and chili sauce.

Finished product

So with just simple ingredients and easy steps, anyone of us can make a delicious stir-fried beef noodle dish for the whole family to enjoy.

Stir-fried beef noodles are a perfect combination of the natural sweetness of beef and the crunchy sweetness of bok choy, with a hint of spiciness from chili sauce that makes the stir-fried noodles more flavorful.

This dish is extremely suitable for breakfast, providing full nutrition for an effective working day.

Prepare and marinate the beef

Wash the beef, drain the water, then cut it into small square strips about the length of one finger, place it in a large bowl.

Marinate the beef with white wine, garlic powder, honey, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, cornstarch, and finely chopped parsley, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and a little olive oil. Mix thoroughly for the spices to blend and soak into each fiber of the meat, marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare other ingredients

Cut the garlic roots, peel, wash clean, and then chop finely.

For broccoli, cut off the tough stems, soak the broccoli in salt water for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cold water. After that, cut the broccoli into small florets or cut into smaller pieces until the entire broccoli is separated into small parts, then place in a colander to drain.

Boil a pot of water, add the noodles and blanch until they are soft and just tender, then remove and drain.

Stir-fry beef and broccoli

Heat a pan over high heat with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the marinated beef to stir-fry until browned on all sides, then transfer the beef to a bowl.

Add sesame oil to the pan and heat over high heat, when the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and ginger to sauté until fragrant.

Then add beef broth, soy sauce, and oyster sauce along with 1 tablespoon of sugar, stirring well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Reduce to medium heat, add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes to coat the florets evenly with the seasoning, then cover and cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli is fully cooked.

Stir-fry noodles

When the broccoli is tender, add the softened noodles and the cooked beef, along with chopped green onions, stir well to mix the ingredients together.

Season to taste and then turn off the heat, plate the dish and enjoy.

Final product

The noodles are cooked to perfection, soft and chewy with the characteristic aroma from the smooth sauce. The beef is tender and juicy, marinated well with spices in each slice of meat, coated with a shiny layer of sauce making it very appealing.

The dish is nutritionally balanced with fresh broccoli, stir-fried just right, still retaining its natural crunch and sweetness.