Easy Weeknight Beef and Noodles Recipe: Beef Noodle Stir Fry
We have another amazingly easy dinner recipe for you today: Beef Noodle Stir Fry. It is a very easy beef and noodles recipe that is a true crowd-pleaser. This is one of our all time favorite dinner recipes, well loved by many members of The Dinner Daily. Why do we love it? Here are a few of the reasons:
Noodles with a Twist
It uses udon noodles which is a nice change from the classic egg noodles so commonly seen in beef noodle stir fry recipes. Even if you have not heard of udon noodles, they are commonly available in most grocery stores in the Asian food aisle. They are delicious and kids love them.
Common Pantry Items
The sauce used in this recipe, although incredibly simple, is dynamite. Even better it makes use of items you most likely have in your pantry.
Quick and Easy
It is quick and easy to get on the table on a busy weeknight, as is the case with all our recipes. If you are really pressed for time, you could consider buying the peppers pre-sliced, if available at your store.
Economical
It is economical-ground beef, an onion, a few peppers, the noodles, and some pantry staples.
Best of All, It’s Delicious!
Most importantly, this beef and noodle stir fry recipe is absolutely delicious! The kids love it, the adults love it, and it is different enough to delight dinner guests. We have made this recipe numerous times and not once has there been leftovers. Not even a smidge!
Ready to give this a try? Here’s the easy recipe for Beef and Noodle Stir Fry:
Beef Noodle Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 10 oz udon noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbs rice vinegar
- 2 tbs brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbs fresh ginger minced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbs vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- 2 green peppers sliced into thin strips (can also use red or yellow or any combo)
Instructions
- Cook udon noodles according to package instructions (if you cannot find udon noodles, you can always use egg noodles or another wide noodle). Drain and set aside.
- In small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger & sesame oil.
- Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Cook beef and onion until beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in peppers and sauce and continue cooking until crisp tender (approx 3-4 mins more).
- Combine beef mix with noodles until combined.
- Serve.
Hope you enjoy it! Please let us know what you think in the comments section below.
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