Rich cubes of sirloin simmer into a glossy sauce that hugs every strand of egg noodle, turning weekday fatigue into pure comfort. First, think of it as a hearty twist on a mexican rice bowl—quick, filling, and a welcome break from another chicken dinner.
Table of contents
Sticky Beef Noodles
Course: MainsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
15
minutes1
hour5
minutes80
minutes550
kcal1
hour20
minutesTender sirloin in a savory glaze poured over egg noodles—comfort food done quick.
Ingredients
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 pinch dried thyme
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups egg noodles
Directions
- Sear steak cubes over medium-high heat until browned on all sides; transfer to a plate.
- Melt butter in the same skillet; sauté onion until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Return steak to skillet, add beef stock, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, then simmer 50 minutes.
- Stir in peas and cornstarch; cook uncovered 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, boil egg noodles in salted water 5 minutes; drain.
- Discard bay leaves and spoon beef mixture over noodles.
Notes
- Double the recipe for easy leftovers—the flavor deepens overnight.
What You’ll Need
Gather these staples before you start:
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cubed
- 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 1 large onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 bay leaves
- Dried thyme, salt, black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 cups egg noodles
- Large skillet with lid
- Stockpot for noodles
- Wooden spoon and colander
Detailed Cooking Instructions
Time needed: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Sticky beef noodles simmered until tender and served over egg noodles.
- Sear beef
Brown cubed sirloin in batches until crusted; set aside.
- Caramelize onion
Melt butter, then cook onion until soft and golden.
- Simmer beef
Return beef, add stock, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper; cover and simmer 50 minutes.
- Thicken sauce
Mix in peas and cornstarch; cook uncovered 10 minutes until glossy.
- Cook noodles
Boil egg noodles 5 minutes in salted water; drain.
- Serve
Discard bay leaves, spoon beef mixture over noodles, and enjoy.
Tips & Tricks
- Short on time? Swap sirloin for ground beef to create sticky beef mince noodles in half the simmer time.
- Spoon leftover sauce over cilantro lime rice for a speedy lunch bowl the next day.
- Freeze the beef mix in single portions; thaw overnight and reheat gently for an easy weeknight rice bowls recipe.
- Add a dash of chili flakes if you prefer spicy beef noodles stir fry vibes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, using ground beef gives you a quick sticky beef mince noodles version—reduce simmer time to 15 minutes.
Add a splash of beef stock, cover, and warm over medium heat or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring once.
Swap egg noodles for your favorite gluten-free pasta and thicken the sauce with arrowroot instead of cornstarch.
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