Easy Beef Stir Fry Noodles
This Beef Stir Fry Noodles provides 18g protein and 426 calories per serving, offering a complete carb-and-protein lunch in one pan. Batch-preps 4 servings in minutes on the stovetop, making it a fast option for lifters who need carbs around training. Use this when you're prioritizing quick meal prep without the time investment of traditional batch cooking.
Ingredients
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(45g)
- •1 Tbsp water ($0.00)
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Chili garlic sauce(30g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(5g)
- •Rice Noodles, Dry(227g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •90/10 Ground Beef(227g)
- •Carrots
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Cook the noodles according to the package directions, being careful to leave them al dente and not over cooked. drain the noodles in a colander and set aside.
- 2Prepare the sauce by stirring together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil. Set the sauce aside.
- 3Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Use a large-holed cheese grater to grate the carrot (or julienne using a mandoline). Slice the green onions on a diagonal, separating the fleshy white portions from the green ends.
- 4Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the beef is cooked through. Add the white portions of the sliced green onions and sauté for one more minute. Add the shredded carrots and sauté for one minute more (leaving the carrots slightly crunchy).
- 5Add the drained noodles and the prepared sauce to the skillet. Stir until everything is coated in sauce and any extra moisture has been absorbed by the noodles. Turn the heat off and top with the green portion of the sliced green onions and fresh cilantro leaves.
Nutrition — Per Serving
426
calories
18g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 62g
- Saturated fat
- 3.1g
- Sodium
- 653 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.9g
4 servings per batch · ~175g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Beef Stir Fry Noodles have per serving?
Each serving provides 18g of protein and 426 calories, with 11g fat and 62g carbs. The carbohydrate content is notably high relative to protein, making this option carb-forward rather than protein-primary.
How long does Easy Beef Stir Fry Noodles take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 4 servings per session, making it fast to execute on a busy day or during weekly meal prep. It's ideal for post-workout meals when carbohydrate replenishment is prioritized.
Is Easy Beef Stir Fry Noodles good for muscle gain?
At 426 calories and 62g carbs per serving, this recipe excels as a post-workout meal during muscle gain phases where carbs fuel glycogen replenishment. Pair with additional protein sources to meet daily protein targets alongside the carbohydrate component.
