Stir-Fried Honey Sesame Beef Noodles
with Tenderstem® Broccoli and Carrot Ribbons
- Egg
- Cereals containing gluten
- Soya
- Sesame
- Nuts
- Peanut
- May contain traces of allergens
These Stir-Fried Honey Sesame Beef 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)
240
British Beef Mince
80
Tenderstem® Broccoli
1
Carrot
2
Garlic Clove
25
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Soya)
50
Ketjap Manis
(Contains: Soya)
15
Honey
5
Roasted White Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame May be present: Nuts, Peanut)
Not included in your delivery
1.5
Tomato Ketchup
50
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/4 tsp salt for the noodles.
Halve any thick broccoli stems lengthways, then cut widthways into thirds.
Trim and peel the carrot. Use the peeler to peel long ribbons down the length of the carrot, stopping at the core.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
When your pan of water is boiling, add the noodles and cook until tender, 4 mins.
Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them sticking together.
Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil).
Once hot, add the beef mince and fry 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.
Once the mince is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
Pop the (now empty) frying pan back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil if needed.
Once hot, add the Tenderstem® broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 mins, then add the carrot ribbons and garlic and stir-fry for 30 secs more.
Add a splash of water, then cover with a lid (or foil) and allow to cook until tender, 2-3 mins more. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketjap manis, honey, tomato ketchup and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) with half the sesame seeds.
Once the veg is cooked, add the cooked mince and noodles to the pan.
Pour in the sauce mixture and stir together until piping hot, 1-2 mins.
When ready, share the honey sesame beef noodles between your bowls.
Sprinkle over the remaining sesame seeds to finish for those who'd like them.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The honey-sesame sauce is widely enjoyed, with a pleasing balance of sweet and savoury notes. Some find it a touch too sweet or salty, and reducing the ketjap manis by half or adding a little chilli can help balance the flavour.
- Ease of prep: Most find this a quick and straightforward midweek cook, coming together in around 20 minutes. A few note that preparing the carrot ribbons takes extra effort.
- Suggestions: Add extra vegetables such as sliced peppers, courgette ribbons, or mushrooms to bulk out the dish. Toasted cashews or peanuts also work well as a finishing touch, and a pinch of chilli flakes or fresh coriander can lift the overall flavour.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and reheat nicely, though the dish can dry out slightly, so a small splash of water or extra sauce when reheating helps.
- Portions: Some feel the noodle and vegetable quantities are on the small side, particularly for hungrier appetites; adding an extra noodle nest or a second carrot is an easy fix.
