Description
Hearty beef and broccoli ramen stir fry blends Asian-inspired flavors with quick comfort cooking. Savory beef, crisp broccoli, and silky noodles create a satisfying meal you can enjoy in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) flank steak (or sirloin), thinly sliced
- 2 packs instant ramen (discard seasoning packets)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Cook ramen noodles slightly under package instructions, drain, and set aside for later integration.
- Beef Preparation: Dust thinly sliced beef with cornstarch to create a golden, crispy exterior during high-temperature cooking.
- Protein Searing: Heat skillet to maximum temperature, rapidly sear beef for 2-3 minutes until richly caramelized, then transfer to a holding plate.
- Vegetable Aromatics: In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli until vibrant and crisp, then introduce minced garlic and ginger, allowing their essence to intensify for 30 seconds.
- Sauce Composition: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and beef broth into a harmonious flavor-packed liquid.
- Final Assembly: Reintroduce seared beef and prepared noodles to the pan, pour sauce mixture, toss comprehensively to ensure complete coating, and reheat for 2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the dish, presenting a visually appealing and flavor-rich meal to be enjoyed immediately.
Notes
- Cornstarch Coating Trick: Dust beef with cornstarch before searing to create a perfect golden, crispy exterior that locks in moisture and adds delightful texture.
- High-Heat Mastery: Use a blazing hot wok or skillet to achieve quick searing, ensuring beef browns rapidly without becoming tough or chewy.
- Sauce Balance Technique: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to blend flavors, creating a harmonious combination of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes that coat every ingredient evenly.
- Quick Veggie Crunch: Stir-fry broccoli just until bright green and crisp-tender to maintain nutritional value and prevent soggy, overcooked vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg