There\u2019s nothing better than a quick stir fry on a busy weeknight, especially one that\u2019s packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. This beef stir fry with soba noodles is savory, customizable, and perfect for both dinner and meal prep lunches. With tender noodles, crisp veggies, and a simple homemade sauce, it brings big flavor without a lot of fuss. <\/p>\n
Plus, it\u2019s easy to adjust based on whatever you have in your fridge or freezer.<\/p>\n
Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program with access to our meal planning tools, grocery list generator and more.\u00a0Start a free trial today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Stir fries are basically an invitation to cook with what you have \u2014 and this one is no different. Mix and match proteins, veggies, and noodles for a meal that fits your preferences and your pantry.<\/p>\n Not into ground beef? Use ground turkey, chicken, pork, or tofu instead! Or throw the whole ground meat concept out the window and opt for shrimp, chicken breast chunks, beef strips, or chunks of pork tenderloin. All will be delicious. (We especially like shrimp and beef strips, though.)<\/p>\n For tofu:<\/strong> The way we make \u201cground\u201d tofu is really similar to how we make tofu scrambles<\/a>. It\u2019s just a matter of breaking it up into small pieces in the pan. It\u2019s super easy! But you can totally bake tofu cut into cubes (how we normally cook tofu in a stir fry<\/a>) or use an entirely different protein. <\/p>\n Lightlife makes veggie \u201cmeat\u201d crumbles that resemble ground beef. Crumbled tempeh is also an option. (You could also make this with eggs, using a method similar to making fried rice<\/a>, but it\u2019s up to you! )<\/p>\n This recipe uses ground beef, but you can substitute just about anything:<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out the video below for a quick chicken or tofu stir fry recipe!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you want a more traditional Chinese stir fry recipe with beef strips instead of ground beef, we would recommend this recipe!<\/a><\/p>\n Start with broccoli and carrots \u2014 they\u2019re reliable and affordable \u2014 then add in anything you love:<\/p>\n Quick tip:<\/strong> Add faster-cooking veggies like greens toward the end so they stay vibrant and tender.<\/p>\n And don\u2019t forget the canned goods aisle! Baby corn, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts add crunch and require zero prep.<\/p>\n I found these really fast-cooking soba noodles at the grocery store. The noodles are easy to just throw in the pan. <\/p>\n But if you can\u2019t find them, try:<\/p>\n Most soba noodles are gluten-free, but always check the label. If cooking rice or quinoa, make them on the side while the stir fry cooks.<\/p>\n![\"beef](\"https:\/\/workweeklunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/soba-noodle-stir-fry-4.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nHow to Customize This Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Change up the protein in this beef stir fry<\/h3>\n
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Substitute your favorite veggies<\/h3>\n
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