Sticky Beef Noodles Recipe (Quick & Flavor-Packed)
Sticky beef noodles made with tender strips of beef, glossy sweet-savory sauce, and chewy noodles—all done in 30 minutes for the ultimate takeout-style meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
8 oz noodles (lo mein, udon, or rice noodles)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp water
1 tsp sriracha or chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp oil for cooking
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Toss beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Let sit 10 min.
- Cook noodles according to package. Drain and set aside.
- Mix garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, vinegar, water, and chili.
- Sear beef in hot skillet 1–2 min per side. Remove from pan.
- Stir-fry veggies (if using), then add noodles, beef, and sauce.
- Toss until sauce is thick and sticky.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Slice beef thinly against the grain. Cook sauce down for max stickiness. Use any veggies you like.