Description
Savory Filipino pancit with beef showcases a delightful noodle dish from the Philippines. Tender meat and colorful vegetables create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound beef, sliced into bite-sized pieces
Noodles and Vegetables:
- 1 package (8.8 ounces/250 grams) Thai Vermicelli rice noodles
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 green onions, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Immerse rice noodles in warm water following package instructions, allowing them to soften and become pliable for about 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare ingredients by cutting beef into thin, uniform strips and chopping vegetables into consistent, bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Heat canola oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant, creating an ideal cooking surface.
- Introduce beef strips, diced yellow onion, and minced garlic into the hot pan. Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture and sauté for 3-4 minutes until beef develops a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Pour chicken stock into the pan, then gently fold in shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and sliced green onions. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become tender yet retain a slight crunch.
- Drain softened noodles and carefully transfer them into the wok. Gently toss and fold the ingredients together, ensuring noodles are evenly coated with beef and vegetable mixture. Season with additional salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Transfer the steaming pancit to serving plates, presenting a colorful and aromatic Filipino dish ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Choose tender beef cuts like sirloin or flank steak for the most succulent texture and easier chewing.
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and prevent tough, chewy meat.
- Use fresh vegetables like crisp cabbage and bright carrots to add vibrant colors and nutritional boost to the dish.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and use rice noodles specifically labeled gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg