20 Minute Chilli Beef Noodles

These 20 minute chilli beef noodles are the best way to use inexpensive ingredients like mince and instant noodles to create a delicious and flavourful meal, perfect for busy weeknights or late night dinners.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian-Style

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings serves

Calories 534kcal

Author Sally

Cost $2.68 per serve

Equipment

GreenPan cookware set

Ingredients

For the Sauce:

⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1-2 tablespoons gochujang or other chilli sauce to taste

For the Beef:

1 tablespoon canola oil
500 grams beef mince/ground beef
1 teaspoon cornflour/cornstarch
1 teaspoon chilli flakes
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
1 tablespoon soy sauce

For the Noodles:

250 grams dried noodles
1 red capsicum/bell pepper thinly sliced
1 head broccoli cut into florets

Instructions

Combine the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chilli sauce in a jar or small bowl. Mix well to combine. Set aside.
Boil a large pot of water. Add the noodles and cook for about 3 minutes or according to packet instructions. Drain and set them aside.
Heat the canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef mince, cornflour, chilli flakes, Chinese five spice, and soy sauce. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the beef is dark and crispy. Remove the beef from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil behind.
In the same pan, add the sliced red capsicum and broccoli. Sauté until the capsicum is soft.
Add the cooked noodles to the pan with the capsicum. Pour in the sauce and toss everything well to combine.
Add the cooked beef mince back to the pan and mix through. Serve the noodles topped with chilli oil and some spring onion.

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Notes

Serving size: Since originally publishing this recipe I have adjusted the serving size from 4 to 6 as it does make quite a big batch. If you like bigger serves though, you may still prefer this to still serve 4.

Storage Instructions: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave until heated through. I don’t recommend freezing these noodles.

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