Braised Noodles with Meat and Green Beans

Braised Noodles with Meat and Green Beans

This savory stir-fried noodle dish is a delicious harmony of tender marinated meat, crisp green beans, and aromatic spices. Lean meat strips are marinated with ginger, oil, and starch for extra tenderness, then stir-fried to perfection. The magic happens when scallions, garlic, dried chili peppers, and star anise infuse the dish with deep, fragrant flavors. Thick-cut carrots and green beans add texture, while a blend of light and dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and a hint of sugar creates a rich, umami-packed sauce. The noodles soak up all the delicious flavors as they simmer, ensuring every bite is bursting with taste. Finished with a drizzle of sesame oil, this dish is a comforting yet vibrant meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. The balance of spice, sweetness, and savory depth makes it truly irresistible!

15 Minutes
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4 servings
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Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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lean meat
200g
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noodles
150g

The aromatics

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green beans
200g
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carrots
100g
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scallions
50g
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ginger
15g
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dried chili peppers
5g
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garlic
10g

The sauce & seasonings

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star anise
1 piece
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edible oil
2 tbsp
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starch
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
2 tbsp
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light soy sauce
2 tbsp
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dark soy sauce
2 tbsp
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sugar
½ tbsp
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sesame oil
1 tsp
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chicken essence
½ tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Slice the lean meat into strips, mix with edible oil and starch, and marinate with ginger for 10 minutes.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the scallions into sections, slice the ginger and dried chili peppers, and mash the garlic into a paste.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Break the green beans into segments and slice the carrots (they can be cut a bit thicker, as mine were too fine and became mushy after braising).

4. Step 4

Step 4
Prepare all the ingredients and get ready to start cooking.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Stir-fry the meat strips in oil.

6. Step 6

Step 6
In the same pot, stir-fry the scallions, ginger, dried chili peppers, and garlic paste over low heat.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add the green beans, carrots, and star anise, and stir-fry until they are evenly distributed. If you have five-spice powder, you can add a small amount to stir-fry together.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add 2 tablespoons (15ml) of cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and stir-fry until everything is well combined. Then add the meat strips and stir-fry until they are evenly coated.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add water to the pot, making sure the ingredients are covered, and bring to a boil over high heat.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add the noodles, being careful not to stir them, and let the green beans settle at the bottom to prevent them from sticking to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Use chopsticks to gently turn over the noodles that are not coated with the sauce, and continue to simmer for another 4 minutes.

12. Step 12

Step 12
If the noodles are cooked and there is still too much sauce, increase the heat to high and reduce the sauce. Remove from heat, add sesame oil and chicken essence (if desired), and season to taste.

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