Description
Sizzling beef and broccoli ramen stir fry delivers an explosive Asian-inspired culinary adventure in mere minutes. Quick, hearty noodles mingle with tender beef and crisp broccoli, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 pound sirloin steak, trimmed of fat and sliced into 1 1/2-inch strips (about 1/4-inch thickness)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetables and Noodles:
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 1/2 cup water
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds (garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking cornstarch into soy sauce until completely smooth, then incorporate beef broth, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set mixture aside at room temperature.
- Boil water and cook ramen noodles for 2-3 minutes. Drain quickly and rinse with cold water to halt cooking process. Toss noodles with sesame oil to prevent clumping.
- Season sliced beef with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Sear beef without stirring for 3 minutes, creating a rich golden crust. Stir and cook additional 2 minutes until meat reaches desired doneness. Remove beef from skillet and drain excess fat.
- Using same skillet, add remaining olive oil and broccoli. Pour 1/2 cup water and cover, steaming vegetables for precisely 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Reintroduce seared beef to skillet with steamed broccoli. Add cooked ramen noodles and prepared sauce. Gently toss ingredients using tongs, ensuring complete sauce coverage and even heating for 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer stir fry immediately to serving plates. Sprinkle with sesame seeds for enhanced texture and nutty flavor profile. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping beef with chicken, tofu, or shrimp for dietary variety and personal preference.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium soy sauce and choosing reduced-sodium beef broth for a healthier version.
- Enhance vegetable nutrition by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas to boost fiber and micronutrient intake.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth cooking process and minimize last-minute stress during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg