Beef & Black Bean Noodles
China · Beef · No. 018

Beef & Black Bean Noodles

A single portion of Chinese cooking, ready in 16 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.

Prep
8 min
Cook
8 min
Total
16 min
Serves
1

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions and drain.

  2. 2

    Slice the pepper and finely chop the garlic.

  3. 3

    Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the beef for 1–2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add the pepper to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Return the beef to the wok with the black bean sauce and noodles, and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until well coated.

  6. 6

    Season to taste, then scatter with sliced spring onion and serve.

Use up the rest

Cooking this for one leaves 170 g beef frying strips, 7 spring onions and ½ pepper. These recipes finish them off, so plan one later in the same week.

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