Beef Broccoli in Noodles Recipe

Here’s a flavorful and easy Beef and Broccoli Noodles recipe — a takeout-style stir-fry you can make at home in under 30 minutes.

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🥡 Beef and Broccoli with Noodles

Ingredients:

For the stir-fry:

• 8 oz (225 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 8 oz (225 g) noodles (lo mein, ramen, rice noodles, or spaghetti)

• 2–3 cups broccoli florets

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable, canola, or sesame)

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, grated (optional)

For the sauce:

• ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

• 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)

• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)

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Instructions:

1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Blanch or steam broccoli for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside.

3. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, stir together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Add the cornstarch slurry and mix well.

4. Stir-fry beef:

   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

   • Add beef in a single layer and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not overcooked. Remove from pan and set aside.

5. Stir-fry aromatics:

   • In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil and sauté garlic (and ginger if using) for 30 seconds until fragrant.

6. Combine:

   • Add cooked noodles, broccoli, beef, and the sauce to the pan.

   • Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce.

7. Serve hot, garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, or extra chili if you like.

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🔄 Variations:

• Use chicken or tofu instead of beef.

• Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or snap peas for more veggies.

• Use hoisin sauce instead of oyster for a sweeter twist.

Let me know if you want a gluten-free version or how to make it in the slow cooker or instant pot.