Beef Noodle Stir Fry (Easy 30-Minute Dinner)

This Beef Noodle Stir Fry is an easy 30-minute dinner made with tender marinated beef, noodles, garlic, and crisp vegetables tossed together in a savory stir fry sauce.

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• Why You'll Love This Beef Noodle Stir Fry
• Cut of Beef
• What Noodles Should I Use?
• Customizations
• How to Keep Stir Fry Noodles From Getting Mushy
• How to cook Beef Noodles Stir Fry (Step by Step)
• Beef Noodles Stir Fry Recipe
• TikTok Video
• More Delicious Noodle Recipes
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I usually make it with carrots, onions, and snow peas, but this is one of those recipes I change up all the time depending on what I have. You can use different vegetables, cuts of beef, and even different types of noodles!

Why You'll Love This Beef Noodle Stir Fry

• Ready in 30 minutes: The beef only needs about 15 minutes to marinate while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
• Tender, flavorful beef: A simple soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, and cornstarch marinade adds flavor and helps the beef stay tender while stir frying.
• Easy to customize: Swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand.
• Use your favorite noodles: Egg noodles, wheat noodles, lo mein, udon, and other medium-width noodles can all work.

Cut of Beef

For stir frying, tender beef cuts such as sirloin, ribeye, tri tip, top loin, tenderloin, and flat iron all work very well. Just make sure to cut the beef in to strips or smaller and equal sizes for even cooking!

In this recipe, I used ribeye this round (as pictured), but I do switch it up occasionally, so you may want to try all different types and see what is your favorite!

What Noodles Should I Use?

You can use several different types of noodles for this beef stir fry. I like medium-width wheat noodles, but egg noodles, lo mein noodles, udon, or even thinner Asian wheat noodles will work.

I've also made this with thinner Wu-Mu noodles along with asparagus and oyster mushrooms, and it turned out delicious!

The most important thing is to cook the noodles according to the package directions and avoid overcooking them since they'll cook briefly again when you add them to the stir fry.

Customizations

Feel free to customize the veggies and noodles in this dish! I usually make it with carrots, onions, and snow peas, but you can switch it up depending on what's in your fridge or what you're craving.

Some great swaps:

• Veggies → asparagus, oyster mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, cabbage, bok choy, sugar snap peas
• Noodles → rice noodles, egg noodles, lo mein, udon, or any medium-width noodle

👉 When I cooked it recently, I used asparagus, oyster mushrooms, and thinner noodles - it turned out so delicious!

How to Keep Stir Fry Noodles From Getting Mushy

Cook the noodles just until tender and drain them well. Since they'll spend another few minutes in the wok with the beef, vegetables, and sauce, you don't want them overly soft before they go into the stir fry.

I also add the noodles toward the end of cooking. This gives them enough time to soak up the savory sauce without sitting in the wok long enough to become mushy.

If your noodles are finished cooking before the rest of the stir fry is ready, you can toss them with a very small amount of oil to help keep them from sticking together.

Tips for the Best Beef Noodles Stir Fry

• Slice beef against the grain → This keeps it tender and easier to chew.
• Marinate for flavor → Even 15 minutes makes a difference, but overnight is best.
• Cook beef hot & fast → Use a hot wok or skillet so the beef browns quickly without steaming.
• Don't overcrowd the pan → If needed, cook the beef in batches to keep that nice sear.
• Add veggies that cook evenly → Slice them into similar sizes so they all finish at the same time.
• Noodles last → Always add cooked noodles at the end, so they soak up the sauce without getting mushy.

How to cook Beef Noodles Stir Fry (Step by Step)

First gather your ingredients:

• Beef Marinade
  • 1 lb beef, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Stir Fry
  • 8 oz noodles
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Chopped green onions, optional

In a large bowl, add beef, cornstarch, rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.

Start cooking your noodles according to package instructions, if you haven't already.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Add garlic and onions, and stir fry until fragrant. Add carrots and snow peas to the skillet. Stir fry until tender but crisp, about 5 minutes.

Add beef and cooked noodles back in to skillet, and add beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar and combine well. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

Sprinkle with green onions (if using) and serve!

TikTok Video

Here's one time I made it with thinner noodles and used asparagus and king oyster mushrooms!

More Delicious Noodle Recipes

If you loved this Beef Noodle Stir Fry, here are a few more tasty noodle dishes to try next:

• Shrimp Noodles Stir Fry - Juicy shrimp stir fried with garlic, cabbage, and noodles in a savory sauce.
• Chicken Noodle Stir Fry - Tender chicken, chewy noodles, and crisp veggies tossed in a savory sauce. Ready in 30 minutes!
• Zha Jiang Mian (炸醬麵) - A Northern Chinese classic with minced pork in savory-sweet bean sauce, topped with cucumber and green onions.
• Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (紅燒牛肉麵) - Authentic, comforting soup with tender red-braised beef, chewy noodles, and flavorful broth.

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