Crispy Noodle Beef Vegetables (Printable)
Pan-fried crispy noodles combined with tender beef and colorful veggies in a savory sauce for a satisfying dish.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 10.5 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
04 - 1 tsp cornstarch
05 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Noodles
06 - 10.5 oz fresh or dried thin egg noodles
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 red bell pepper, julienned
08 - 1 carrot, julienned
09 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
10 - 2 spring onions, sliced
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce
12 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tsp sugar
16 - 1 tsp cornstarch
17 - 5 fl oz beef or chicken stock
→ For Frying
18 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
# How-To:
01 - Combine beef slices with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Marinate for 15 minutes.
02 - Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool slightly.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooked noodles, pressing into an even layer. Fry undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom. Flip in sections if needed and crisp the other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and place on a serving platter.
04 - Add one tablespoon vegetable oil to the same pan. Stir-fry marinated beef for 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add garlic, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
06 - Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Pour into the pan, simmering and stirring until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
07 - Return beef and any accumulated juices to the pan. Add spring onions and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
08 - Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture over the crispy noodles. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between crispy, shattered noodles and tender, saucy beef is genuinely addictive and feels indulgent without being heavy.
- It comes together in under 45 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you want restaurant-quality food at home.
- One pan does almost all the work, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the meal with people you care about.
02 -
- Don't skip the cooling step for the noodles—hot noodles will clump and steam instead of crisping, and that defeats the whole purpose.
- The key to perfect crispy noodles is using enough oil and resisting the urge to stir them constantly; let the heat do the work for you.
- Slicing your beef against the grain matters more than you'd think; it's the difference between tender bites and chewy disappointment.
03 -
- Use a cast-iron skillet if you have one—it holds heat more evenly and gives you better crisping on the noodles with less fuss.
- Keep your ingredients prepped and within arm's reach once you start cooking; the whole process moves quickly after the noodles go in the pan.