Black Pepper Beef Noodle Bowl

40 min · Easy · Serves 3

440 kcal per serving · 38g protein

Whole wheat spaghetti tossed in a dark, glossy, rich savory black pepper sauce with seared sliced beef and tender-crisp bell peppers.

Ingredients

• 339 g Lean sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 4 tsp Cornstarch
• 240 g Whole wheat spaghetti
• Red bell pepper × 1
• Green bell pepper × 1
• Medium red onion × 1
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Honey
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 3 cm piece Minced ginger
• 3 g Black pepper
• 300 ml Water

Method

1. Marinate the Beef

   

   In a bowl, combine sliced sirloin, 15g soy sauce, 15g oyster sauce, and 5g cornstarch. Toss and marinate for 15 minutes.

2. Bring a pot of water

   

   Bring a pot of water to a boil.

3. Cook the whole wheat spaghetti

   

   Cook the whole wheat spaghetti according to package instructions.

4. Drain and set aside

   

   Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

5. Heat a large nonstick skillet

   

   Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

6. Add marinated beef and sear

   

   Add marinated beef and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned.

7. Remove from pan and set

   

   Remove from pan and set aside.

8. Stir-Fry the Veggies

   

   In the same pan, add bell peppers and onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp.

9. Mix the sauce

   

   In a bowl, mix 30g soy sauce, 15g oyster sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, black pepper, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Add water.

10. Stir in the slurry

    

    In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry, then stir it into the sauce.

11. Add cooked noodles and beef

    

    Add cooked noodles and beef back to the pan with veggies.

12. Pour in sauce and toss

    

    Pour in sauce and toss everything to coat.

13. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes

    

    Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is glossy and hot.

14. Finish & Serve

    

    Divide among bowls, top with extra black pepper if desired, and enjoy hot.