Easy Skillet Beef and Broccoli Ramen Recipe
This Easy Skillet Beef and Broccoli Ramen recipe is a quick, flavorful stir-fry combining tender strips of steak, crisp broccoli, and savory ramen noodles all tossed in a deliciously thickened soy-honey-ginger sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it’s a one-pan dish that brings together the classic flavors of Asian cuisine with convenient ingredients and minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 1/2 lb steak, sliced into long strips against the grain
- 1/2 head broccoli, cut into bite-size florets
- 1/4 onion, sliced into medium slices with layers separated
- 1 tbsp oil
Noodles
- 2 packets ramen noodles, spice packets removed
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 3/4 cup beef broth
Thickening Mixture
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds (to taste)
- Dash of sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, and beef broth. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Make the cornstarch slurry: In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until completely dissolved. Set aside for thickening the sauce later.
- Cook ramen noodles: Boil the ramen noodles in a small pot according to the package directions but omit the spice packets. Drain and set noodles aside.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large frying pan or wok on medium-high heat and add the oil, allowing it to get hot before adding ingredients.
- Sauté the beef: Add the sliced steak to the hot pan. Cook quickly over high heat, stirring constantly to evenly brown and cook the meat until it is halfway done.
- Add the onions: Toss in the sliced onions with the beef and continue sauteing over high heat, stirring continuously to ensure even cooking.
- Add broccoli: Once the beef is fully cooked and onions are starting to soften, add the broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry until the broccoli turns bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add noodles: Add the cooked ramen noodles to the pan. Feel free to cut the noodles in half for easier handling or leave them whole. Mix everything evenly.
- Add sauce: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the noodles, beef, and vegetables. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly with the sauce.
- Thicken the sauce: Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet while stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and a dash of sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cutting the steak against the grain helps ensure tenderness.
- Prepare all ingredients before heating the pan to cook quickly and evenly.
- Omitting the spice packets from ramen keeps the flavor balanced and allows the homemade sauce to shine.
- You can substitute beef broth with vegetable or chicken broth if preferred.
- Adjust the honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- For added heat, sprinkle some red pepper flakes during cooking.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce and ramen noodles.
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