Beef Broccoli Ramen
A savory and comforting one-pot meal featuring tender beef, crisp broccoli, and ramen noodles in a flavorful soy-based broth.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 8 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Pour in beef broth and water, then bring to a simmer. Add ramen noodles and cook according to package directions, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return cooked beef to the skillet. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce to the soy sauce mixture.