Description
A savory, saucy beef and broccoli ramen stir fry using pantry staples, ready in minutes. This quick skillet meal features tender flank steak and crisp broccoli coated in a homemade ginger soy glaze, offering a family favorite faster than delivery.
Ingredients
- 9 ounces instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1 pound beef flank steak, sliced 1/4 inch thick against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch for beef coating
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup water for steaming
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch for sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Whisk beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook ramen noodles for 2 minutes.
- Drain noodles and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process.
- Toss sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a medium bowl to coat lightly.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear beef strips in a single layer for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer the beef to a plate and let it rest for 3 minutes while cooking the vegetables.
- Wipe the skillet carefully and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- Add broccoli florets and 1/4 cup water to the skillet and cover immediately to steam for 3 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet and let it bubble and thicken for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked noodles and rested beef back to the pan and toss well to coat everything in the glaze before serving with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Discard the ramen seasoning packets.
- Cook beef until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Rinse noodles after boiling to stop cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian