Black Bean Garlic Noodles with Beef and Bell Peppers

A quick and easy noodle stir-fry with tender beef, crisp bell peppers, and a savory black bean garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

650

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.17

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Stir-Fry

Ingredients

Servings

1lbBeef Sirloin(Thinly sliced against the grain)

£7.50

12ozDry Noodles(Lo mein, Chow mein, or spaghetti)

£1.20

2Bell Peppers(Any color, sliced)

£1.50

1Onion(Medium, sliced)

£0.50

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

1inchGinger(Minced)

£0.35

3tbspSoy Sauce

£0.15

3tbspBlack Bean Garlic Sauce(Available in most Asian grocery stores)

£0.40

1tbspSesame Oil

£0.25

2tbspVegetable Oil

£0.05

1tbspCornstarch(For the beef marinade)

£0.05

1tspSugar

£0.01

2tbspWater(For the beef marinade)

2Green Onions(Chopped, for garnish (optional))

£0.30

1tspSesame Seeds(For garnish (optional))

£0.10

Total Cost

£12.66

£3.17 per serving

The Method

1
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2
In a bowl, marinate the beef with cornstarch and water. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from wok and set aside.
4
Add the remaining vegetable oil to the wok. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
5
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6
Add the soy sauce, black bean garlic sauce, and sugar to the wok. Stir well to combine.
7
Add the cooked noodles and beef back to the wok. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
8
Stir in the sesame oil.
9
Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds (optional).

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (350g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

10 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a dash of rice vinegar to the sauce.

You can substitute the beef with chicken, pork, or tofu.

Adjust the amount of black bean garlic sauce to your taste. It can be quite salty.

For spicier noodles, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Make sure your wok or skillet is very hot before adding the beef and vegetables to ensure proper searing.

Cooking Equipment

Wok or large skillet

Cutting board

Knife

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