Family Favourite Hoisin Beef Noodle Stir Fry

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 mins, then add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil.

b) Allow to cook until the broccoli is tender, 6-7 mins.

c) Once cooked, transfer the brococli to a bowl, wipe out the pan and pop back on medium-high heat.

a) Add the beef mince to the frying pan (no oil) along with the bell pepper. Fry until the mince has browned and the pepper has softened, 7-9 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. 

b) IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. 

c) When the mince has browned, drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.

d) IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) While the beef cooks, add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until tender, 4 mins.

b) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them sticking together. 

a) Once the mince is browned and the pepper softened, stir in the garlic and cook for a minute. Add the broccoli back into the pan.

b) Add the sauce you made in step 1 and bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 mins. 

c) Add the cooked noodles to the stir-fry and toss to coat well in the sauce. Add a splash of water if it needs loosening.