Ramen Noodle Stir Fry

The ingredients are very close to our wildly popular Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry and the addition of instant ramen makes this a one-pan meal.

Beef - we used 1 lb flank steak but top sirloin is a great substitution. You could even substitute with thinly sliced boneless pork loin chops.

Broccoli - a full pound makes this a well-rounded meal (see veggie substitution options below)

Dill and Chives - these are optional garnish, but highly recommended

Stir Fry Sauce - Grated fresh ginger and garlic combined with brown sugar, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, corn starch, and black pepper. This corn starch causes the sauce to thicken and turn perfectly saucy.

subheading: Beef and Broccoli Ingredients:

6 oz instant Ramen noodles, (two 3 oz packages), seasoning discarded

1 lb broccoli, cut into 6 cups florets

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1 lb flank steak, or top sirloin, thinly sliced

2 tsp sesame seeds, optional garnish

2 Tbsp chives, optional garnish

subheading: Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients:

1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated

3 cloves garlic, grated (2 tsp)

6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce

½ cup warm water

3 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed

1 ½ Tbsp corn starch

2 Tbsp sesame oil

¼ tsp black pepper

Cook Ramen Noodles - boil in water for 3 minutes or according to package instructions then drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.

Make Stir Fry Sauce - Combine all of the stir fry sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup and stir to dissolve the sugar. Using warm water helps it dissolve faster.

Cook Broccoli - steam cook with 2 Tbsp water covered with the lid for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp-tender, then transfer broccoli to a plate.

Sear Beef - cook in a single layer for 2 minutes per side, stirring once. Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Add Sauce - Once the sauce is added, simmer for 3 to 4 minutes for the garlic and ginger to mellow out and to thicken the sauce.

Combine and Serve - add broccoli and cooked ramen back to the pan and serve garnished with sesame and chives.

Start by cooking ramen so it is ready when you need it. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook 3 minutes, breaking them up with a spatula. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.

In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Place a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is hot, add 1 Tbsp oil, 6 cups broccoli and 2 Tbsp water. Cover with lid and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp tender. Transfer broccoli to a separate dish.

Increase to medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through then reduce heat to medium low.

Re-stir the sauce if it has separated and add to the pan and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. It will thicken. Return broccoli to the pan along with the cooked noodles and stir or toss to combine and coat the noodles in sauce. Add 1 to 2 Tbsp water to the sauce to thin if desired. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and chives.

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