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Beef Pan-Fried Noodles

A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender beef, colorful veggies, and chewy noodles in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 8 oz noodles (egg noodles or chow mein noodles)
Beef
  • 1 lb beef (thinly sliced)
Vegetables
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas)
Sauces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
Aromatics
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Green onions (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the beef strips and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds.
  4. Toss in the mixed vegetables and stir-fry until they’re crisp-tender.
  5. Return the beef to the pan, add the cooked noodles, soy sauce, and optional oyster sauce. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with green onions.

Notes

To make beef more tender, cut it against the grain. You can also use frozen vegetables for convenience. Feel free to add sesame oil or chili sauce for extra flavor.