Description
Savor Chinese-inspired beef and broccoli ramen stir fry that blends tender meat, crisp vegetables, and silky noodles in one skillet. Quick, hearty flavors merge seamlessly, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can craft at home with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Starches and Noodles:
- 2 packs instant ramen (discard seasoning packets)
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Prepare ramen noodles by cooking them slightly less than the package instructions, then drain and reserve for later use.
- Coat thinly sliced beef with cornstarch to ensure a golden, crispy exterior during cooking.
- Create a high-heat environment in a large skillet or wok, adding oil and searing beef quickly for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same pan to stir-fry broccoli florets until they become vibrant and crisp-tender, then introduce minced garlic and ginger, allowing their aromatic essence to bloom for approximately 30 seconds.
- Construct a dynamic sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and beef broth in a mixing bowl.
- Reunite the seared beef and prepared noodles in the pan, pouring the sauce mixture over them. Toss thoroughly to ensure complete coating and reheat for 2 minutes.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by generously sprinkling chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the top. Serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize noodle texture by slightly undercooking ramen for a firmer bite during stir-frying.
- Use high-heat cooking method to quickly sear beef and lock in maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Quickly toast garlic and ginger to release aromatic oils without burning, creating depth in the stir-fry.
- Adjust sauce consistency by adding more broth for a lighter coating or reducing to create a thicker glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg