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.
Main ingredients:
 | Beef steak – any type of cut of beef such as flank steak, sirloin, or even filet which is a finer and more expensive cut of beef. |
 | Mushrooms – fresh white button or cremini (brown), or button mushrooms. |
 | Carrots – fresh grated carrots |
 | Asian-style noodles – any type of egg noodles or rice noodles. I’m using egg noodles. |
 | Vegetable oil – any type of vegetable oil to cook the beef and the vegetables. |
 | Cornstarch – any type of cornstarch (maize starch) to coat the beef. You can also use all-purpose flour in a pinch. |
 | (Optional) Sesame seeds – plain or toasted sesame seeds |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | Soy sauce – regular or low sodium soy sauce that is salty, not sweet. |
 | Ginger – ground ginger powder for flavor |
 | Teriyaki sauce |
 | Garlic – garlic powder or flakes |
 | Apple juice or orange juice to infuse into the beef and vegetables |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
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.
