Beef Pan Fried Noodles

Step 1

To a large non-stick skillet, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Heat oil over medium high heat until hot and sizzling.

Step 2

Saute the veggies: Add onions to the hot oil. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3

Add cabbage and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until the cabbage is slightly wilted.

Step 4

Remove onions and cabbage from pan and allow to rest on a large plate.

Step 5

Return skillet to burner and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot and sizzling.

Step 6

Sauté the beef: Pat the beef strips dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Then, add beef to skillet and sear for 3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Step 7

Remove steak strips from skillet and allow to rest on a separate plate.

Step 8

Return skillet to burner and add remaining ½ tablespoons of oil. Heat over low-medium heat.

Step 9

Make the sauce: Add green onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, scraping the bottom of the pan frequently.

Step 10

Reduce burner to low heat. Add soy sauce, sugar and black pepper and stir vigorously to combine. The sauce will thicken quickly, stir for about one minute.

Step 11

Combine: Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package directions to soften, then add to the sauce. Toss the noodles into the soy sauce mixture to combine. Add sauteed onions, cabbage and beef.

Step 12

Toss again to combine.

Step 13

Serve warm with diced green onions, sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes on top of the noodles.