Description

Sticky Rainbow Beef is a bold, vibrant stir-fry that brings crispy tender steak, colorful veggies, and slurp-worthy noodles together in a glossy, sweet-savory sauce. It’s a showstopper of a dinner that looks as good as it tastes—perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving serious flavor! #rainbowbeef #stickysteak #noodlebowl #easyasiandinner #colorfulstirfry

Ingredients

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Beef Marinade

400 g (14 oz) porterhouse steak, thinly sliced (or rump, sirloin, or boneless rib-eye)
1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
1 tbsp tamari or all-purpose soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp freshly minced garlic

Beef Coating

⅓ cup (40 g) cornflour (cornstarch)
Olive oil spray

Sauce

½ cup (175 g) honey
¼ cup (60 ml) tamari or all-purpose soy sauce
¼ cup (60 g) tomato ketchup
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
1 tsp freshly minced garlic
2 tbsp water

Stir-Fry

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 red capsicum (bell pepper), sliced
1 red onion, sliced
2 spring onions (scallions), cut into 2 cm (¾ inch) batons
250 g (9 oz) dried thin egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
1 tbsp sesame seeds, to serve (optional)

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix sliced beef with cornflour, baking soda, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic. Marinate for 20–30 minutes.
Coat marinated beef with additional cornflour for a light crust. Spray with olive oil.
Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches until browned and crisp. Remove and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
In a clean pan, heat olive oil. Add bell pepper, red onion, and spring onions. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
Add cooked noodles and beef to the vegetables. Pour in the sauce and toss everything to coat well.
Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds if using.

Notes

For extra crispiness, flash-fry the coated beef in hot oil instead of pan-searing.
Swap the noodles with steamed rice or rice noodles for a gluten-free version.
Add broccoli or snap peas for more veggies and crunch.
Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing the honey in the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 580
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 950mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 70mg