Thai Beef Noodles

This is the winning recipe from our 2025 Festive Kidney Cookoff – read more below.

A quick, colourful noodle stir-fry with lean beef, tender-crisp veg and a light soy-based sauce. Balanced, satisfying, and easy to customise for kidney-friendly needs.

Nutrients per serve
Protein: 26g
Sodium: 139mg
Phosphate: 282mg

Potassium: 542mg
Carbohydrate: 18g*
Energy: 1021 kJ
Portion size: Serves 3-4

Benefits From This Recipe

Lower salt flavour that still tastes great

High in protein, helpful around dialysis days

Quick, one-pan meal that’s ready fast.

Great meal prep for an easy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Lean beef strips300g
Sesame oil1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced1 clove
Ginger, grated1 teaspoon
Red capsicum, thinly sliced1 small capsicum
Zucchini, thinly sliced1 cup
Onion, thinly sliced1 small onion
Spinach1/2 cup
Soy sauce, reduced salt2 teaspoons

Cooking Instructions

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Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

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Prepare beef and vegetables
Heat a non-stick pan or wok over medium heat.
Add oil – If using add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Add beef strips and stir-fry until browned and just cooked through (3–4 minutes).
Remove beef from pan and set aside.

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Stir-fry vegetables
In the same pan, add onion, capsicum, and zucchini.
Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add baby spinach last and cook until just wilted.

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Combine
Return beef to the pan with vegetables.
Add cooked noodles and drizzle with low-salt soy sauce.
Toss gently to combine and heat through.

Diabetes note: Currently this meal is too low in carbohydrate for a main meal if living with diabetes. However - increase portion size for a person with diabetes.

2025 Festive Kidney Cookoff

This winning recipe from our 2025 Festive Kidney Cookoff was shared by Paul, who recognises that everyone’s needs are different depending on their stage of kidney disease.

He created this meal to help him feel more energised after long dialysis sessions, and it’s a great example of how thoughtful food choices can support you through every stage of your kidney journey.