Beef Mince Satay Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
Savory 5% lean beef mince tossed with crunchy broccoli, mushrooms, baby corn, and tender rice noodles in a rich homemade peanut tamari satay sauce. Completely gluten-free and dairy-free for a fast, delicious midweek dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Place 100g rice noodles into a heatproof…
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Place 100g rice noodles into a heatproof…
Place 100g rice noodles into a heatproof bowl, cover completely with boiling water, and soak for 8 to 10 minutes until tender. Drain well and set aside.
Look for: tender
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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high…
While the noodles soak, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (around 375°F / 190°C).
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Add 120g 5% lean beef mince to…
Add 120g 5% lean beef mince to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned throughout.
Look for: browned throughout
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Meanwhile
Meanwhile, prepare the satay sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tbsp tamari, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp ginger paste, and 1 tsp honey until smooth and combined.
Look for: smooth and combined
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Add 0.5 cup broccoli florets, 0.5 cup sliced mushroom, and 0.25 cup baby corn to the skillet with the beef. Sauté over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Add the drained rice noodles and the…
Add the drained rice noodles and the whisked satay sauce into the skillet with the beef and vegetables. Toss continuously for 2 minutes over low heat until everything is coated and heated through.
Look for: everything is coated and heated through
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Divide the satay beef noodle stir-fry between…
Divide the satay beef noodle stir-fry between plates and serve immediately. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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