Slow-cooker Sticky Chilli Beef Noodles with Sweet and Spicy Sauce (Print version)

Tender slow-cooked beef and noodles tossed in a glossy sweet and spicy chilli sauce with garlic, ginger, soy, honey, and red pepper.

# Ingredients:

For the beef and vegetables

01 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) diced beef chuck or braising steak

02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into short strips

04 - 3 garlic cloves, grated or minced

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated

06 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil, optional for browning

For the sweet and spicy sauce

07 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) dark soy sauce

08 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) sweet chilli sauce

09 - 2 tablespoons honey

10 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

11 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) hot water

12 - 1 beef stock cube, crumbled

13 - 1 teaspoon chilli garlic paste or sriracha, optional

14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For finishing

15 - 14 oz (400 g) ready-to-wok wheat noodles

16 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

17 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or sliced green onions

18 - Sliced red chilli, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Add the beef, onion, red pepper, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, honey, vinegar, hot water, stock cube, chilli paste if using, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir until evenly coated.

02 - If you have time, sear the beef in neutral oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the slow cooker. This step adds color but can be skipped.

03 - Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is very tender and the sauce is rich.

04 - Stir the beef well. Taste the sauce and adjust with a splash of soy sauce for salt, vinegar for brightness, or a little water if it is too thick.

05 - Separate the ready-to-wok noodles and stir them into the slow cooker. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the noodles are hot and coated in sauce.

06 - Serve hot with sesame seeds, coriander or green onions, and sliced red chilli if you want extra heat.

# Good to know:

01 - Cook on low for the most tender beef.

02 - Add noodles only at the end to prevent a mushy texture.

03 - Freeze the beef and sauce without noodles for best meal prep results.

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