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Indonesian Inspired Beef Noodles

Indonesian Inspired Beef Noodles

with Stir-Fried Pepper, Lime and Peanuts
4.0(173)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on March 31, 2026
Calories
705 kcal
Protein
39.5g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Egg
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Peanut
  • Soya
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Celery
  • Nuts
Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.
serving amount

2 nest(s)

Egg Noodle Nest

(Contains: Egg, Cereals containing gluten)

240 grams

British Beef Mince

1 sachet(s)

Indonesian Style Spice Mix

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

25 grams

Salted Peanuts

(Contains: Peanut May contain traces of: Nuts)

½ unit(s)

Lime

50 grams

Ketjap Manis

(Contains: Soya)

15 milliliter(s)

Rice Vinegar

15 grams

Honey

Not included in your delivery

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)2950 kJ
Energy (kcal)705 kcal
Fat27.6 g
of which saturates9.8 g
Carbohydrate77.7 g
of which sugars25.1 g
Protein39.5 g
Salt2.8 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Sieve
Medium Saucepan
Kettle
Large Frying Pan
Rolling Pin
Small Bowl

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Cook the Noodles
1

a) Fill and boil your kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with 0.25 tsp salt on high heat.

c) Add the noodles and cook until tender, 4 mins. 

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

Fry and Flavour the Beef
2

a) Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).

b) Once hot, add the beef mince and sprinkle over the Indonesian style spice mix.

c) Fry the mince until browned, 5-6 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Prep Time
3

a) While the pork cooks, halve the bell pepper and remove the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.

b) Crush the peanuts in the unopened sachet using a rolling pin. Halve the lime.

c) Once the mince is cooked, drain and discard any excess fat. Add the sliced pepper and cook until softened, 3-4 mins.

Sauce Things Up
4

a) Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the ketjap manis with the rice vinegar, honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for amount). Squeeze in the lime juice, then combine well. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.

b) Bubble until thickened and glossy, 2-3 mins.

Combine and Stir
5

a) When the sauce has thickened, add the cooked noodles and half the peanuts.

b) Stir to coat the noodles in the sauce and cook until everything's piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash more water if the noodles look a little dry.

Serve
6

a) Share the pork noodles between your bowls.

b) Finish with a sprinkle of the remaining peanuts for those who'd like them.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Many enjoyed the taste, but some found it could use more of the Indonesian spice mix for a bolder flavour.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, with clear instructions that even children could follow easily.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more vegetables or swapping pork for beef strips. Double the spice mix for a more robust taste.
  • Portions: Add extra vegetables to bulk up the meal and create a better meat-to-veg balance.
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