Classic Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Classic Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Noodles and Vegetables
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles, or other stir-fry noodles
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the beef marinates, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. If needed, add a splash of water (about 1-2 tablespoons) and cover for a minute to steam the broccoli slightly.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk again and pour it over the beef and broccoli. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and heated through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
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Classic Beef and Broccoli Noodles
For the Beef Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
For the Noodles and Vegetables
- 12 ounces chow mein noodles, or other stir-fry noodles
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the beef marinates, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the chow mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. If needed, add a splash of water (about 1-2 tablespoons) and cover for a minute to steam the broccoli slightly.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk again and pour it over the beef and broccoli. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and heated through.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.