Black Bean Pork Mince Noodles
with Bell Pepper and Green Beans
- Egg
- Cereals containing gluten
- Soya
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
These Black Bean Pork Mince Noodles are a crowd pleaser and one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
2
Egg Noodle Nest
(Contains: Egg, Cereals containing gluten)
1
Bell Pepper
(May be present: Celery)
80
Green Beans
2
Garlic Clove
1
Spring Onion
240
British Pork Mince
150
Black Bean Sauce
(Contains: Soya)
Not included in your delivery
2
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/4 tsp salt.
b) When boiling, add the noodles to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 4 mins.
c) Once cooked, drain in a colander. TIP: Run the noodles under cold water to stop them sticking together.
a) While the noodles cook, halve the pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
b) Trim the green beans and cut into thirds.
c) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
d) Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once the oil is hot, add the pork mince and cook until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
c) Once cooked, transfer the mince to a bowl.
a) Pop the (now empty) pan back on medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil if needed.
b) Once hot, add the green beans and pepper. Stir-fry until starting to char, 2-3 mins.
c) Turn the heat down to medium, then add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 secs.
d) Add a splash of water and immediately cover with a lid or some foil. Cook until the veg is tender, 4-5 mins.
a) Add the cooked mince back into the pan along with the black bean sauce and water for the sauce (see ingredients for amount).
b) Stir in the cooked noodles to coat them well, then reheat until piping hot, 1-2 mins. Add a splash of water if needed.
c) Remove from the heat.
a) Share the black bean noodles between your bowls.
b) Scatter over the spring onion to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The black bean sauce delivers bold, satisfying flavour, though some find it a little sweet, salty, or overpowering. Adding a splash of water or using slightly less sauce can help balance the dish.
- Ease of prep: This is a quick and straightforward mid-week meal that comes together in around 20 minutes with minimal effort.
- Suggestions: Consider adding chilli for heat, extra green beans, mushrooms, or water chestnuts to build more depth. Topping with roasted peanuts or cooking the noodles in stock are popular ways to boost flavour. Breaking up the noodles before serving makes them easier to eat.
- Next-day meals: The dish tastes even better the following day once the sauce has had time to settle into the noodles.
- Protein: Pork mince works well here, though chicken is a popular alternative; some reviewers felt chunks or strips of meat gave a more satisfying texture than mince.
