Beef stir fry with mushrooms and carrots
In 25 minutes or less, cook beef stir fry with noodles, mushrooms and carrots, a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
 | 500 g (1 lb) of any type of cut of beef such as flank steak, sirloin, or even filet |
 | 2 cups of fresh white button or cremini (brown), or button mushrooms. |
 | 2 carrots, chopped |
 | 500 g (1 lb) of any type of Asian-style noodles, egg noodles or rice noodles. I’m using egg noodles. |
 | 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil |
 | 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (maize starch) to coat the beef. You can also use all-purpose flour. |
 | 1/4 teaspoon of plain or toasted sesame seeds |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | 1/2 cup of soy sauce, low-sodium if possible |
 | 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger powder |
 | 1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce |
 | 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder or flakes |
 | 1/3 cup of apple juice or orange juice |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this beef stir fry
- Cook the noodles in a large pot according to package instructions, then drain.
- Slice the steak into thin strips.
- Coat the steak with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, then marinate the steak for 15–30 minutes, reserving the marinade.
- Cook the steak in a large wok with vegetable oil over medium heat for about 4 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and carrots, then cook for about 5 minutes, using the sauce and reserved marinade until softened.
- Return the noodles to the wok and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve warm.
For a quick and delicious meal, you are gonna want to try this flavorful beef stir fry with mushrooms and carrots recipe.
I use tender slices of beef which are cooked in the same dish as they mushrooms and carrots, releasing all their juices together.
It is a simple recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or next day’s lunch. And healthier than that restaurant version!
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Beef stir fry noodles with mushrooms and carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 500 g of beef (flank steak) (1 lb)
- 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 cups of mushrooms
- 2 chopped carrots
- 500 g of egg noodles or rice noodles (1 lb)
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of sesame seeds (optional)
Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce (low-sodium if possible)
- 1/2 cup of teriyaki sauce
- 1/3 cup of apple juice or orange juice
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
- Once the noodles have been cooked, drain the water.
- Cut the steak into thin strips.
- Place the steak in a bowl and cover with the cornstarch, removing any excess.
- In another small bowl, mix the ingredients for the sauce and add the steak in to marinate for around 15-30 minutes. (Reserve the marinade for later.)
- In a large wok or saucepan, cook the steak at medium heat for 4 minutes with the vegetable oil.
- Add the mushrooms and carrots to the wok and cook in the meat sauces and the rest of the marinade for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the noodles back into the wok and mix throughly until the sauces cover everything.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional)
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This delicious beef stir fry with mushrooms and carrots can be served by itself, or with a starter like these fresh chicken spring rolls or these Air fryer Prosciutto ham-wrapped asparagus.
How to store it?
You can prepare this beef stir fry with veggies at least a few hours in advance, and leave it in the fridge in a glass container.
When ready to eat, warm it back up in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
