Sesame Beef Stir Fry

When I was growing up, broccoli seemed almost exotic. Our family didn’t eat broccoli at this stage and I always enjoyed it when I had dinner at my best friend’s house. Years later, the novelty hasn’t worn off but I enjoy broccoli for different reasons. I love how it only takes a few minutes to steam and how sauce gets stuck in its little finger bits (I’m sure they have a name, any ideas anyone?!).

This quick recipe is based on the Sesame Beef & Noodles by Women’s Weekly. I have simplified the method a little bit, added more broccoli (yum) and used dried rice noodles instead of fresh rice noodles because they are a lot easier to find and super cheap too. I like that this recipe doesn’t have  a lot of ingredients.

(serves 2)

Ingredients

• 200g beef
• 1/2t sesame oil
• 1/2TBSP peanut oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 broccoli head
• 100g rice noodles
• 1TBSP sesame seeds
• 1/8C oyster sauce
• 1/8C sweet chilli sauce

Method

1. Coat beef with oils and garlic. Cover and leave to marinate over night
2. Put rice noodles in a large bowl, cover with boiling water until soft (about 3 minutes) then drain
3. Cut broccoli head into florets
4. Simmer broccoli for 1 minute until bright green, drain
5. Microwave sesame seeds at minute intervals until golden brown
6. Stir fry beef over a high heat. When just browned add noodles, broccoli and sauces
7. Serve stir fry sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds