Description
Savory Filipino Pancit with Beef brings hearty noodles and tender meat together in a classic Filipino comfort dish. Rich flavors dance across each perfectly seasoned strand, inviting diners to explore authentic culinary traditions from the Philippines.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 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 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 green onions, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare rice noodles by soaking them in warm water according to package instructions until they become pliable, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- While noodles soak, slice beef into thin, uniform bite-sized pieces and finely dice vegetables to ensure even cooking.
- Heat canola oil in a spacious wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and releases a subtle fragrance.
- Introduce beef, yellow onion, and garlic to the hot pan, stirring continuously. Drizzle soy sauce over the ingredients and cook for 3-4 minutes until beef develops a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- Pour chicken stock into the pan, creating a savory liquid base. Incorporate shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, and chopped green onions, allowing vegetables to soften and release their flavors for 4-5 minutes.
- Drain soaked noodles thoroughly and gently fold them into the beef and vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution and complete coating with the pan’s aromatic liquid.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced and vibrant flavor profile.
- Transfer the steaming pancit to serving plates, garnishing with additional green onions if desired, and serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Briefly soak rice noodles in warm water to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect texture during stir-frying.
- Pat beef dry before cooking to ensure proper browning and develop rich, caramelized flavors in the dish.
- Swap cabbage with bok choy or snow peas for a different nutritional profile and added crunch.
- Use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce to make the recipe completely gluten-free without compromising authentic taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg