Basil Chilli Beef Stir-Fry

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Soak the noodles in warm water, then set aside.
  2. 2Brown off the beef with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Add half of the hoisin.
  4. 4After five minutes, add the garlic, ginger, chilli, and basil.
  5. 5Cook this for 10-15 minutes until the sugars in the hoisin have caramelised the beef and it turns nice and sticky.
  6. 6Add the carrot, cabbage, the other half of the hoisin and some water.
  7. 7Drain the noodles and soak them in boiling water for a couple of minutes to give them a head start and ensure an even cook.
  8. 8Drain the noodles, then add them to the pan.

Ingredients

  • 500 g extra lean beef mince
  • 130 g hoisin
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 1 red chilli
  • 160 g carrots
  • 400 g cabbage
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil
  • 120 g vermicelli noodles
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 0.25 cup water

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • If you have dark soy on your hands, add 1-2 tbsp with the first half of hoisin to help the colour and caramelisation of the mince.