Description
A quick and flavorful 30-minute Asian-inspired beef and broccoli ramen dish that combines tender beef, vibrant broccoli, and chewy noodles in a rich, umami-packed sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon each garlic salt, celery salt, onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1¼ lbs strip steak (flank, skirt, or top sirloin)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 6 ounces ramen noodles
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, toasted
- Red pepper flakes
- Optional: chopped peanuts, chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
- Slice beef thinly against the grain and pat dry.
- Heat oil in a skillet, sear beef in batches for 2-3 minutes until browned; remove and set aside.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Stir-fry broccoli in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes until bright green. Add 2 tbsp water, cover, and steam 2-3 minutes if needed.
- Return beef to skillet, stir sauce, and pour over. Cook 2-3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Add noodles, toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Serve hot topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
For a healthier twist, swap beef for chicken or tofu, use whole wheat ramen, and reduce honey for lower sugar. Avoid overcooking the beef or broccoli to maintain texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef and broccoli ramen, ramen, beef recipe, quick dinner, asian noodles