Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with Charred Beef and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

Tender rice noodles stir-fried with marinated beef strips and scallions, finished with a savory soy and oyster sauce glaze. This Vietnamese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs wide rice noodles, beef sirloin, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, fresh or soaked dried wide rice noodles
• 1 lb, thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 6, cut into 2-inch lengths scallions
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp, optional red chili flakes
• 4, for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef slices in a single layer and sear without stirring for 1-2 minutes until edges begin to char.
3. Step 3: Stir-fry beef for an additional 2 minutes until mostly cooked but still tender. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok along with 3 minced garlic cloves and 6 cut scallions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 12 oz fresh or soaked wide rice noodles to the wok along with 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and optional 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Toss gently to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Return the cooked beef to the wok and toss all ingredients together for 1 minute until noodles are coated and beef is reheated.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with 4 lime wedges to squeeze over the dish.