Description
This 5-ingredient hot maple beef mince stir-fry is a quick, flavour-packed dinner made with sweet maple syrup, spicy chilli oil, tender beef, and crisp stir-fry vegetables. Tossed with noodles, it’s a deliciously simple meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
300 g packet Singapore egg noodles
Boiling water, to soften
80 ml (1/3 cup) pure Canadian maple syrup
3 tsp chilli oil
2 tsp vegetable oil
500 g lean beef mince
300 g packet julienne-cut vegetable stir-fry mix (capsicum, cabbage, carrot, zucchini, onion, bok choy)
Extra maple syrup, to serve (optional)
Extra chilli oil, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Singapore noodles in a medium heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 2 minutes, then separate the strands with a fork and drain well.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup and chilli oil to make the sauce.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick wok or frying pan over high heat. Add half the beef mince and stir-fry until browned, breaking up any lumps. Repeat with remaining mince.
- Return all the mince to the pan and pour in half the maple-chilli mixture. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the beef caramelises and slightly chars.
- Add the vegetable stir-fry mix and toss for about 2 minutes, until just tender but still crisp.
- Drizzle over the remaining maple mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the drained noodles and stir-fry for another 1–2 minutes until everything is combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with a little extra maple syrup and chilli oil if desired.
Notes
Swap beef for chicken, or turkey mince for variety.
Add cashews, sesame seeds, or snow peas for extra crunch and colour.
For a milder version, replace chilli oil with sesame oil.
Use plant-based mince and veggie noodles for a vegetarian version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
