Slow-cooker Sticky Chilli Beef Noodles Recipe
A flavorful slow-cooker recipe for sticky chilli beef noodles featuring tender diced beef simmered with garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and a rich sauce made from soy, sweet chili, vinegar, and honey, served with soft noodles and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh coriander.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low, plus 15 minutes for noodles
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes (high) or 8 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 400 g diced beef
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, finely diced
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, roughly chopped
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 200 ml hot water
- 1 beef stock cube
Serving Ingredients
- Ready-to-wok noodles, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Fresh coriander, to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Base: Place the diced beef, grated garlic, finely diced ginger, finely diced onion, and roughly chopped red bell pepper into the slow cooker. Add dark soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, cider vinegar, honey, hot water, and crumble in the beef stock cube. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Brown the Beef (Optional): For added flavor and color, you can brown the diced beef in a hot pan for a few minutes before transferring it to the slow cooker. This step is optional and can be skipped if you prefer simplicity.
- Slow Cook the Mixture: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours, depending on how tender you like your beef. For the high setting, it is recommended to cut the beef into smaller 1 cm cubes to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Add the Noodles: Once the beef is fully cooked and tender, stir in the ready-to-wok noodles. Cook for an additional 15 minutes until the noodles soften and absorb the sticky sauce. If the sauce is too thick or dry, add a splash of light soy sauce and a little extra water to adjust consistency.
- Finish and Serve: Serve the sticky chilli beef noodles hot, garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh coriander if desired. Enjoy this rich, flavorful, and comforting meal.
Notes
- Browning the beef before slow cooking enhances the depth of flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- Adjust the amount of chili sauce to control the level of spiciness according to your preference.
- If you prefer gluten-free noodles, substitute with rice noodles that are ready to wok.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water or cook uncovered for the final 15 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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