Description
Delicious beef and broccoli ramen stir-fry combines classic Asian flavors with comforting noodles. Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and savory sauce create a quick, satisfying meal that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli
- 3 packets ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded (3 ounces each)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 7 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 6 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ¾ cup low sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½–1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional, to taste)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a robust sauce by whisking water, beef broth, ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and Sriracha in a medium bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Infuse sliced steak with robust flavor by marinating in soy sauce and rice wine vinegar for a minimum of one hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prepare ramen noodles according to package directions, drain thoroughly, and set aside for later incorporation.
- Sauté broccoli in a large skillet over medium heat until achieving a vibrant green color with crisp-tender texture, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Quickly sear marinated beef in the same skillet, cooking until edges turn golden brown, roughly 1-2 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute.
- Reunite broccoli with beef in the skillet, then pour prepared sauce over the mixture. Stir thoroughly and allow sauce to thicken slightly, creating a glossy coating.
- Introduce cooked ramen noodles into the skillet, gently tossing to ensure even sauce distribution. Plate immediately, optionally garnishing with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate beef ahead of time for deeper, more intense flavor that will elevate the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Prepare sauce ingredients in advance to streamline cooking process and ensure smooth stir-fry execution.
- Quick cooking is key – high heat and fast movements prevent beef from becoming tough and maintain broccoli’s crisp texture.
- Use fresh ingredients like real ginger and minced garlic for maximum authentic Asian-inspired flavor complexity.
- Opt for low-sodium soy sauce if watching salt intake, which allows better control of overall dish’s seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg