Vietnamese Macaroni Beef Stir Fry (Nui Xào Bò)
Vietnamese macaroni beef stir fry (nui xào bò) is a quick dish made with tender beef, macaroni, and a tomato-based sauce. It’s a Vietnamese-American favorite and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Beef marinade
- ½ lb beef, cut of choice (flank, ribeye, etc.)
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Pasta
- 1.5 cups macaroni, cooked
- ½ onion, sliced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
Garnish
- Green onion
- Cilantro
Instructions Start Cooking
- Marinate the beef in a large bowl at room temperature for 15 minutes.½ lb beef, 1 Tbsp garlic, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp chicken bouillon, ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
- Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Prep the vegetables.1.5 cups macaroni, ½ onion, 2 roma tomatoes
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the onions and marinated beef and sauté for 3–4 minutes, flipping the beef as needed to sear both sides.
- Add the tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, until evenly coated and fragrant.2 Tbsp tomato paste
- Add the cooked macaroni and oyster sauce. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until everything is heated through and well combined.1 Tbsp oyster sauce, Green onion, Cilantro
Notes
This works great for meal prep!
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