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Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry

Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and ramen noodles tossed in a savory garlic-soy sauce for a quick and cozy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 3 packs ramen noodles discard seasoning packets
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional, for thicker sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar or mirin
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions, discard seasoning packets, drain, and toss with sesame oil.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl to make sauce.
  3. Heat oil in skillet and sear beef strips until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add broccoli and stir fry until tender-crisp.
  5. Return beef to skillet, add sauce, and simmer until thickened and beef is cooked through.
  6. Add ramen noodles to skillet and toss everything together until coated in sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Notes

Best served fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of soy sauce or water.