Black Bean Beef Meatballs with Stir-Fried Noodles

Recipe Details

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cooking Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

• 300g minced beef
• 200g fresh breadcrumbs
• 120g sachet black bean sauce
• 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil
• 400g mixed stir-fry vegetables
• 300g pack medium egg noodles
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• ½ bunch fresh mint leaves

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced beef, breadcrumbs, black bean sauce, sweet chilli sauce, ketchup, and five-spice powder. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
2. Using your hands, shape the mixture into walnut-sized meatballs. You may need to wet your hands slightly to help shape them evenly.
3. Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each one. Drizzle with sunflower oil and gently roll them to coat evenly.
4. Roast the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
5. While the meatballs are cooking, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. Heat a large wok or frying pan with a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the mixed stir-fry vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Add the cooked noodles, black bean sauce, sweet chilli sauce, ketchup, five-spice powder, and soy sauce to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for about 2 minutes, until the noodles are well coated with the sauce.
8. Remove the meatballs from the oven and add them to the stir-fried noodle mixture. Toss everything together to combine.
9. Season with sesame seeds and fresh mint leaves before serving.