Weeknight Beef and Noodle Stir-Fry on the Griddle

Stir-fry without a wok: the griddle's large surface cooks the meat, vegetables and noodles at the same time – a weeknight saviour in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 450 g beef tenderloin or sirloin in 2.5 cm cubes
• 300 g noodles, pre-cooked
• 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 small courgette, cut into half-moons
• 1.2 dl teriyaki or mandarin sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• salt and black pepper
• sesame seeds for topping

Method

1. Preheat one side of the griddle to medium-high and oil the surface.
2. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Cook on the hot side for 2–3 minutes, turning, until browned on all sides. Move to the cooler part of the plate.
3. Cook the peppers, onion and courgette for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally – crisp, not soft.
4. Spread the noodles on the surface and let them crisp for 1–2 minutes. Add the sesame oil and soy sauce and toss.
5. Return the meat, combine with the vegetables and pour over the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and lightly caramelised.
6. Finish with sesame seeds and serve straight from the surface.

Tip: The noodles get the best texture when you let them crisp undisturbed for a moment before adding the sauce.