eCook Meal
Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles
with peas & fresh basil
Not only will this recipe result in a delicious dinner, but you will learn a new foodie trick today, Chef! A beautiful black pepper sauce will be added to your culinary repertoire. With this dish, this creamy liquid coats al dente egg noodles, seared beef strips, pops of peas and fresh basil.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
OODLES OF NOODLES
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain, reserve the water, and rinse in cold water.
BROWNED Beef STRIPS
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
BLACK PEPPER SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with 20g of butter and a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated Garlic, and the black pepper mix until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in 100ml of the reserved water and the milk. Simmer until thickening, 4-5 minutes. Mix in the noodles, the beef strips, the peas, and ½ of the sliced basil. Loosen with a splash of water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
GRAB THOSE CHOPSTICKS
Bowl up the creamy noodles, garnish with the remaining basil, and dig in, Chef!
OODLES OF NOODLES
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain, reserve the water, and rinse in cold water.
BROWNED Beef STRIPS
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season.
BLACK PEPPER SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with 40g of butter and a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated Garlic, and the black pepper mix until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in 200ml of the reserved water and the milk. Simmer until thickening, 4-5 minutes. Mix in the noodles, the beef strips, the peas, and ½ of the sliced basil. Loosen with a splash of water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
GRAB THOSE CHOPSTICKS
Bowl up the creamy noodles, garnish with the remaining basil, and dig in, Chef!
OODLES OF NOODLES
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain, reserve the water, and rinse in cold water.
BROWNED Beef STRIPS
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and season.
BLACK PEPPER SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with 60g of butter and a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated Garlic, and the black pepper mix until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in 300ml of the reserved water and the milk. Simmer until thickening, 5-6 minutes. Mix in the noodles, the beef strips, the peas, and ½ of the sliced basil. Loosen with a splash of water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
GRAB THOSE CHOPSTICKS
Bowl up the creamy noodles, garnish with the remaining basil, and dig in, Chef!
OODLES OF NOODLES
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain, reserve the water, and rinse in cold water.
BROWNED Beef STRIPS
Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan and season.
BLACK PEPPER SAUCE
Return the pan to medium heat with 80g of butter and a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated Garlic, and the black pepper mix until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in 400ml of the reserved water and the milk. Simmer until thickening, 5-6 minutes. Mix in the noodles, the beef strips, the peas, and ½ of the sliced basil. Loosen with a splash of water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
GRAB THOSE CHOPSTICKS
Bowl up the creamy noodles, garnish with the remaining basil, and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R66.90
for 4 servings · R16.73 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Peas needs 160 gSplit Pea Soup Mix 750 g 750 g at R42.99 · 21% of packR9.17
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Fresh Basil needs 20 gSouth African Feta Cheese with Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil 400 g 400 g at R74.99 · 5% of packR3.75
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Egg Noodles - 4 cakesFresh Egg Noodles 250 g R30.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R30.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Low Fat UHT Milk
- Beef Strips
- Black Pepper Mix
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles?
The preparation time for Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles with peas & fresh basil is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles with peas & fresh basil?
The total time required to make Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles with peas & fresh basil is between 25 and 40 minutes.
How many servings does Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles?
Beef, Beef Strips, Black Pepper Mix, Egg Noodles, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Low Fat UHT Milk, Pea
What is the nutritional information of Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles?
Calories: 548, Carbs: 65 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.5 grams, Sugar: 5.9 grams, Salt: 1649 grams
How do I prepare Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles?
BROWNED BEEF STRIPS: Place a pan over high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and season. OODLES OF NOODLES: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles. Cook the noodles until al dente, 7-8 minutes. Drain, reserve the water, and rinse in cold water. GRAB THOSE CHOPSTICKS: Bowl up the creamy noodles, garnish with the remaining basil, and dig in, Chef! BLACK PEPPER SAUCE: Return the pan to medium heat with 40g of butter and a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the grated garlic, and the black pepper mix until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in 200ml of the reserved water and the milk. Simmer until thickening, 4-5 minutes. Mix in the noodles, the beef strips, the peas, and ½ of the sliced basil. Loosen with a splash of water if it’s too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles?
Beef, Beef Strips, Black Pepper Mix, Egg Noodles, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Low Fat UHT Milk, Pea
How many calories does Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles have?
548 calories
How much fat content does Simple Black Pepper Beef Noodles have?
grams