Easy Beef and Cheese Baked Noodles (Beef Cheese Stir-Fry)

A comforting fusion dish featuring springy wheat noodles tossed in a savory tomato-beef sauce and topped with a decadent layer of melted mozzarella.

Ingredients

• 2 cakes non-fried wheat noodles
• 15 g butter
• 12 red onion
• 200 g ground beef
• 3 tbsp corn kernels
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 12 tsp black pepper
• 12 tsp savory seasoning
• 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
• to taste fresh parsley

Instructions

1. 1Boil the wheat noodles

   

   Begin by placing the non-fried wheat noodle cakes into a pot of boiling water. Cook them for approximately three minutes until they soften but maintain a firm, chewy texture. These noodles are a great non-fried alternative to standard instant varieties, offering a cleaner ingredient profile.

   Tip: Use your chopsticks to gently separate the noodle strands as they cook to ensure they dont clump together in the boiling water.
2. 2Rinse in cold water

   

   Once cooked, immediately transfer the noodles into a bowl of cold water. Rinsing them stops the cooking process instantly and removes excess surface starch, which prevents the noodles from becoming mushy and ensures they stay springy for the final dish.

   Tip: Using ice-cold water is best to quickly shock the noodles and preserve their ideal al dente texture.
3. 3Melt the butter

   

   Place a pat of yellow butter in a frying pan over medium heat and allow it to melt until it begins to foam slightly. Sautéing with butter instead of oil adds a rich, creamy fragrance that significantly enhances the flavor of the beef and cheese.

   Tip: Keep the heat at a steady medium level to prevent the butter from browning or burning, which can affect the color and taste of the dish.
4. 4Sauté beef and onions

   

   Add the diced red onions and the beef patty containing corn kernels into the pan with the melted butter. Stir-fry the ingredients until the onions are translucent and fragrant, and the beef is well-browned and broken into smaller pieces.

   Tip: Breaking the beef patty into smaller chunks while stir-frying helps it cook faster and ensures even distribution of the corn throughout the sauce.
5. 5Add the diced tomatoes

   

   Pour the diced red tomatoes into the pan with the sautéed beef and onions. Cook the mixture until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, forming a natural, flavorful base for the sauce that will eventually coat the noodles.

   Tip: You can mash the tomatoes slightly with your spatula as they cook to help them break down more quickly into a smoother sauce.
6. 6Season the sauce mixture

   

   Season the simmering sauce with an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir everything together until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients in a rich, savory glaze.

   Tip: Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning to your liking—the dark soy sauce is primarily for adding a deep, appetizing color.
7. 7Combine noodles and sauce

   

   Incorporate the cooked and drained wheat noodles into the pan with the thickened beef and tomato sauce. Use a spatula to toss the noodles thoroughly, ensuring every strand is well-coated in the savory, aromatic mixture for maximum flavor in every bite.

   Tip: Ensure the sauce has reached a thick, jammy consistency before adding the noodles so the final dish remains rich rather than watery.
8. 8Add shredded cheese

   

   Evenly distribute a generous handful of shredded cheese over the sautéed noodles and beef. This layer will melt during the final simmer, creating a rich, gooey topping that binds the savory sauce and noodles together.

   Tip: You can use mozzarella for a classic cheese pull or a cheddar blend for a sharper flavor; even simple cheese slices will work in a pinch.
9. 9Melt the cheese layer

   

   Place a glass lid over the pan and simmer on low heat for approximately two minutes. This traps the heat and steam, allowing the cheese to melt completely into a gooey, stretchy layer without overcooking the noodles or burning the bottom of the sauce.

   Tip: A transparent glass lid is ideal as it allows you to see exactly when the cheese is perfectly melted without lifting the lid and losing heat.

Storing & Reheating

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