A super easy beef and vegetable stir fry

Finding a delicious, family-friendly dinner that’s quick to prepare can be a challenge on a busy weeknight. This Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry is the perfect solution. It’s designed for those evenings when you need a satisfying meal on the table in a flash, without sacrificing flavour or nutrition.

What makes this recipe a true lifesaver is its simplicity. Everything cooks together in a single wok, which means less time spent juggling multiple pots and pans and, most importantly, minimal cleanup afterwards. The result is a vibrant, one-dish meal that’s packed with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and savoury noodles —a guaranteed hit with everyone at the table. It’s a true win-win: a fresh, tasty meal that makes your weeknights a little bit easier.

Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry – Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 450g fresh rice noodles 
• 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 
• 500g beef mince 
• 1 brown onion, halved, cut into thin wedges 
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed 
• 300g broccoli, cut into small florets 
• 115g corn 
• 1 carrot, halved, thinly sliced diagonally 
• 1 small red capsicum, cut into 1cm pieces 
• 100g snow peas, cut into small pieces 
• 1/4 cup soy sauce 
• 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce (Ketchap manis) 
• 1 tsp sesame oil 
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally 

Method

1. Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Stand for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Using a fork, separate noodles. Drain. 
2. Meanwhile, heat a wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Swirl to coat. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 8 minutes or until browned. Transfer the mince to a bowl, draining the fat.
3. Add the remaining 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Swirl to coat. Add brown onion and garlic. Stir-fry for 1 minute. 
4. Add broccoli, corn, carrot and snow peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
5. Return mince to the wok. Add soy sauce, sweet soy and sesame oil. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
6. Add noodles and green onion, stir-fry to combine. Serve. 

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