Description
At its heart, a Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry is a fusion dish that marries the classic Chinese-American staple of beef and broccoli with Japanese-style wheat noodles. While traditional beef and broccoli is often served over a bed of steamed white rice, this version incorporates the starch directly into the pan. The crinkly, springy nature of ramen noodles makes them an ideal vehicle for the sauce, as they have a massive surface area that grips the savory liquid.
Ingredients
Stir Fry
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
2 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or vegetable), divided
3 cups broccoli florets
2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
Sauce
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup beef broth or water
3 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1–2 tsp cornstarch
Optional Toppings
Sliced green onions
Sesame seeds
Red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Prep the Beef
Toss sliced beef with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. This helps it sear and keeps it tender.
2. Cook the Ramen
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles until just tender (about 2 minutes).
Drain and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, broth, brown sugar, oyster sauce, hoisin (if using), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
4. Stir Fry
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
Add beef in a single layer and sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add broccoli and stir fry 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return beef to the pan, add cooked ramen noodles, and pour in the sauce.
Toss everything together and cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
5. Serve
Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
This Beef & Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry is easy to customize—swap beef for chicken or tofu, add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies, or finish with a splash of sesame oil and chili crisp for more depth and heat. It’s best served hot and makes great leftovers for quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520 kcal
Keywords: Steak and Broccoli Ramen Noodles, Savory Beef Ramen Stir Fry, Homemade Beef Broccoli Noodles, Easy Ramen Stir Fry with Beef