Meatball Noodle Stir Fry

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A quick and easy meal made from store bought meatballs, frozen stir fry veggies, a homemade stir fry sauce and egg noodles! Another affordable, family-friendly option.

A skillet filled with noodles, meatballs, mixed vegetables, chopped green onions, and crushed peanuts, with a “$20 dinners” label in the corner.

My Meatball Noodle Stir Fry was another super popular meal in our $20 Dinners series, not only is it affordable but it's quick to make and tastes delicious. For convenience, I used store bought beef meatballs, frozen stir fry vegetables and quick-cook egg noodles, all cooked in a homemade stir fry sauce made from pantry staples. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this winning mid-week meal and if you've got the time and inclination, you could always make your own Beef Meatballs.

Ingredient notes:

Ingredients for a meal are displayed on a table: sauce in a measuring cup, chopped peanuts, meatballs, green onions, egg noodles, and a bag of Vietnamese-style vegetables.

Meatballs: I used pre-made beef meatballs for this recipe. You could also make your own meatballs using my Beef Meatballs recipe.
Stir Fry Veggies: Any type of Stir Fry Veggies can be used in this recipe. These Vietnamese style veggies were awesome. You could also just use a combination of whatever half bags you already have in the freezer; broccoli, beans etc.
Noodles: I love using these noodles for their ribbony texture and slurpiness. As always, feel free to substitute for your favourite noodles.

*The prices in this image were accurate as of 2 April 2026, based on shopping at Pak'nSave Taupō. Prices may vary depending on location, time of year, and seasonal availability of produce.

A hand holds a 20-dollar bill above a shopping basket containing green onions, noodles, mixed vegetables, chopped peanuts, and packaged beef.

Step by step instructions:

Cook the egg noodles in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together all of the stir-fry sauce ingredients. Set aside. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sesame oil, then the meatballs.

A pot of water on a stove with uncooked instant ramen noodles being boiled.

Raw beef cubes are sizzling in a lightly oiled frying pan, beginning to brown on some sides.

Cook for 5-10 minutes, turning, until browned on all sides. Add the stir-fry vegetables and stir to combine. Pour in the stir-fry sauce and stir through the meatballs and vegetables until it starts to thicken up.

A pan filled with meatballs, snap peas, baby corn, broccoli, red bell pepper, and yellow beans arranged in a circular pattern.

A measuring cup pours brown sauce into a pan with meatballs and mixed vegetables including broccoli, sugar snap peas, baby corn, and red bell pepper.

Once the meatballs are cooked through, add the noodles and toss everything together until well coated.

Pan filled with meatballs, baby corn, snap peas, red bell peppers, and broccoli in a brown sauce.

A skillet filled with noodle stir fry, meatballs, baby corn, sliced vegetables, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Serve immediately topped with spring onions and chopped peanuts.

Four bowls of noodle stir-fry with meatballs, vegetables, and sesame seeds are placed on a white wooden surface next to a red napkin with forks.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I use homemade meatballs?

Yes of course. Feel free to make your own meatballs using beef, pork, lamb or chicken mince.

Can I make this gluten free?

Yes. Swap the egg noodles out for rice noodles (either vermicelli or thicker pad Thai-style noodles). Also ensure your sauces are all gluten free - you can buy versions of soy sauce and chilli sauce that are gluten free, you just need to check the labels.

What other proteins could I use?

Beef strips, diced chicken or tofu could all be used in place of the meatballs.

Storage:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a frying pan with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.

Top tips:

If you prefer rice, serve the meatball stir fry on top of cooked rice instead of stirring through the noodles.
Swap the egg noodles for rice noodles and use gluten-free sauces to make this gluten-free.

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Meatball Noodle Stir Fry

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

A quick, easy and affordable meal made from store bought meatballs, frozen stir fry veggies, a homemade stir fry sauce and egg noodles.

Ingredients

250g ribbon cut egg noodles
1 tsp sesame oil
400g pre-made meatballs
400g frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed
¼ cup chopped peanuts
2 spring onions, sliced

Stirfry sauce:

1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornflour
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
¼ cup water
1 tbsp crushed garlic

Instructions

Cook the egg noodles in boiling water for 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together all of the stir-fry sauce ingredients. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the sesame oil, then the meatballs. Cook for 5–10 minutes, turning, until browned on all sides.
Add the stir-fry vegetables and stir to combine.
Pour in the stir-fry sauce and stir through the meatballs and vegetables until it starts to thicken up.
Once the meatballs are cooked through, add the noodles and toss everything together until well coated.
Serve immediately topped with spring onions and chopped peanuts.

Notes

If you prefer rice, serve the meatball stir fry on top of cooked rice instead of stirring through the noodles.

Swap the egg noodles for rice noodles and use gluten-free sauces to make this gluten-free.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 616Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 9gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1617mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 9gSugar: 18gProtein: 26g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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