For the Beef & Marinade:

• 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain (pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes first to make slicing easier!)
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (I use low-sodium)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Noodles & Veggies:

• 8 ounces rice noodles, udon, or lo mein noodles (whatever you have!)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips
• 2 carrots, julienned or cut into matchsticks
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (optional, but so good)
• 3–4 green onions, chopped
• 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy (sometimes I throw in whatever greens are wilting in my fridge)

For the Sauce:

• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (skip if you don’t have it, but it adds amazing depth)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with the water)

For Garnish:

• Chopped green onions
• Sesame seeds
• Fresh cilantro (if you’re not in the “tastes like soap” camp)
• Crushed peanuts
• Lime wedges