Quick Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Quick Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Ingredients
For the Beef and Broccoli
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces lo mein noodles, or ramen noodles, cooked according to package directions
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water to create a slurry. Set both aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the lo mein or ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. If desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cover for 1-2 minutes to steam the broccoli slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk, then pour it over the beef and broccoli. Stir well to coat. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are thoroughly coated with the sauce and all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if using.
⏱️ 1 min
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Quick Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Ingredients
For the Beef and Broccoli
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
For the Noodles
- 12 ounces lo mein noodles, or ramen noodles, cooked according to package directions
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water to create a slurry. Set both aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the lo mein or ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. If desired, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cover for 1-2 minutes to steam the broccoli slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk, then pour it over the beef and broccoli. Stir well to coat. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until the noodles are thoroughly coated with the sauce and all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if using.
⏱️ 1 min