Thai Beef Stir-Fry with Tangerine Sauce

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Thai Beef Stir-Fry with Tangerine Sauce.

1. Step 1

   Start by filling a large pot with lightly salted water and bringing it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is bubbling, toss in the Chinese noodles and let them cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until they're tender yet still firm to the bite—this should take about 5 minutes. Once done, drain the noodles, give them a quick rinse, and set them aside for later.

2. Step 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, dry sherry, tangerine zest, and ground ginger. This will be the flavorful sauce that ties everything together.

3. Step 3

   Heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add half of the beef strips to the pan, cooking them while stirring constantly until they’re beautifully browned—this should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Once browned, remove the beef from the pan and set it aside on a platter. Repeat this process with the remaining beef strips.

4. Step 4

   In the same pan, add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil. Stir in the butternut squash, mushrooms, and red onion. Cook these vibrant veggies, stirring constantly, until they’re crisp-tender and slightly caramelized around the edges, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes. Then, add the sliced cabbage and continue to stir until it’s just wilted, about 2 more minutes.

5. Step 5

   Now, reduce the heat to medium. Return the cooked beef to the pan along with the tangerine sections and the hoisin sauce mixture. Stir everything together and cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. This is where the magic happens as all those flavors meld beautifully!

6. Step 6

   Serve this delicious stir-fry over the prepared Chinese noodles, and enjoy a delightful meal that’s bursting with flavor.