Buckwheat Noodles with Beef Stir-Fry

1. 1 Beef tenderloinpack 500 g ≈ $20.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 130 g
2. 2 Soba noodlespack 300 g ≈ $3.50Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 80 g
3. 3 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 per kg 70 g
4. 4 Carrots≈ $1.50 per kg 40 g
5. 5 Green onionspack 50 g ≈ $1.30 10 g
6. 6 Soy sauce 20 ml
7. 7 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 3 g
8. 8 Fresh ginger≈ $8.00 per kg 5 g
9. 9 Sunflower oil 10 ml
10. 10 Sesame seeds 3 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Slice beef¹ tenderloin thinly against the grain; cut bell³ pepper and carrot⁴ into 5cm strips; finely chop garlic⁷ and ginger; slice green⁵ onion into rings.

2. Cook noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes until tender, drain, and rinse under cold water.

3. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat; stir-fry beef¹ for 2–3 minutes until browned, stirring constantly.

4. Add carrots⁴ and bell³ pepper; cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp-tender.

5. Stir in garlic⁷, ginger, and soy sauce; cook for 1 minute.

6. Add noodles, toss to coat, and heat through for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and green⁵ onion; serve immediately.