You won’t have to fuss with sides and there’s hardly any clean-up required – bliss! Although I’ve chosen to use broccoli, this recipe can be customised to use almost any vegetables you might have in the fridge. The noodles would be equally delicious with green beans or a bag of supermarket mixed vegetables with carrot and cauliflower – I love using frozen veg as it makes things extra quick and easy! You can also use whatever kind of noodles you like, or even use pasta or rice instead. There’s no need for ordering in when you can quickly whip up this 10/10 tasty noodle dish with Asian flavours. It’s healthier than the takeout version and fun to eat – the kids love eating this with chopsticks! Personally, I love drizzling chilli oil over my serve to add a bit of heat.
What kind of noodles should I use?
I have used thin egg noodles, but you could use any noodles you like! Ramen, soba noodles or rice noodles are all great. You could even use thin (angel hair) spaghetti or fettuccine. Steamed rice or cauliflower rice (which is even available in the frozen section of the supermarket) are also fantastic serving options that will soak up all of the delicious sauce.
Are these Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles Spicy?
Depending on the type of sweet chilli sauce you use, the spice level will vary. I have found that the spice levels of sweet chilli are intensified when heated, so I would say this recipe is a mild–moderate spice level. Halve the amount of sweet chilli and add 1–2 tablespoons of honey instead, if you’re wanting a milder amount of spice. The recipe includes optional chilli oil if you want to up the heat!
Do I need a wok for stir-fry recipes?
A wok has a wide surface area that retains heat evenly and allows you to spread ingredients in a single layer, preventing overcrowding. This stops the food “steaming” and allows you to create the sought-after “stir-fry” texture with caramelised crispy bits. I use a large,heavy-based, cast-iron frying pan, which allows me to achieve similar results (as long as I don’t overcrowd the pan). This allows me to minimise the number of pieces of equipment I have in my kitchen.
Watch how to make Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles
What are some similar super quick Asian noodle dishes?
If you enjoyed these beef noodles, I think you’ll love:Quick Beef and Broccoli NoodlesBeef Chow MeinFilipino Stir-fried Noodles & ChickenRed Curry Peanut NoodlesSticky Pork NoodlesHoney Soy Chicken Soba Noodle Bowl 5 from 5 reviews
MAKE AHEAD
Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles are best prepared and eaten immediately but the leftovers are lovely the next day; see the storage and reheating instructions below.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate cooked Caramelised Sticky Beef Noodles for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for the best, juicy results. Not suitable to freeze.
