Description
This Beef and Noodles recipe delivers a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender sirloin steak strips with sautéed onions and ramen noodles tossed in a savory, tangy sauce made from soy, hoisin, sriracha, and toasted sesame oil. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this dish offers a delicious fusion of Asian-inspired flavors in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Beef and Vegetables
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced
- 3/4-1 pound sirloin steak or tenderloin, sliced into thin strips
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Noodles and Sauce
- 3 packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Boil Noodles: Boil a large pot of water and add the ramen noodles just before you start cooking the meat, letting them cook for about 3 minutes until tender.
- Sauté Onions: While waiting for the water to boil, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the sliced onion, stirring frequently until they are lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Cook Steak: Add the thinly sliced sirloin steak to the skillet with the onions and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes until the meat reaches your preferred doneness (medium to medium-rare suggested).
- Add Sauce: Mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, toasted sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, and water, then pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the steak and onions. Stir well and reduce heat if the sauce bubbles too aggressively.
- Combine Noodles: Drain the cooked ramen noodles and add them directly to the skillet, tossing everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and all ingredients are well combined.
- Serve: Serve the beef and noodle mixture immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use sirloin or tenderloin for tender, quick-cooking beef strips.
- Discard ramen seasoning packets to control sodium and replace with this flavorful homemade sauce.
- Adjust sriracha amount to your preferred spice level.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and use gluten-free noodles.
- For extra veggies, add sliced bell peppers or snap peas when sautéing onions.
- The toasted sesame oil adds a nutty aroma; don’t skip it for authentic flavor.
- Serve immediately; noodles can become soggy if left sitting too long.
