Beef Teriyaki Noodles

1 . Stage

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in vermicelli pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, onion, and bell pepper, season lightly with salt and pepper, and saute, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized and tender, about 8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer vegetables into a bowl and set aside.

3 . Stage

Heat remaining oil in the skillet until hot. Add steak strips and sear until nicely browned on each side and steak is cooked to medium (or cook longer to your tastes). Season steak lightly with salt and pepper while it cooks.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, and ginger in a bowl to make the teriyaki sauce. Whisk until sauce is well blended.

5 . Stage

Add vegetables back into the skillet once steak is cooked and pour teriyaki sauce over everything. Bring mixture to a simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens up, about 2 minutes. Add cooked noodles and gently stir to evenly coat noodles with the sauce and distribute meat and vegetables evenly. Taste, and adjust the seasonings if desired.