Easy Skillet Beef and Broccoli Ramen Recipe
This Easy Skillet Beef and Broccoli Ramen is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish combining tender strips of steak, crisp broccoli florets, and chewy ramen noodles tossed in a savory honey-soy ginger garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight meal that delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures all cooked in a single skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1/2 lb steak, sliced in long strips against the grain
- 1/2 head broccoli florets, bite size
- 1/4 onion, sliced into medium slices and layers separated
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
Other
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended for sautéing)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds and a dash of sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, and beef broth. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Make the cornstarch slurry: In a smaller bowl, combine cornstarch and water, stirring until smooth. Set aside for thickening later.
- Cook the ramen noodles: Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the ramen noodles, and cook according to package instructions without adding the spice packets. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large fry pan or wok on medium-high heat, add the oil, and let it get hot but not smoking.
- Sauté the beef: Add the sliced steak to the hot pan. Sauté quickly, stirring constantly to cook evenly, until the beef is about halfway done.
- Add onions: Add the sliced onions to the pan with the beef. Continue to sauté over high heat, allowing onions to soften slightly.
- Add broccoli: When the beef is fully cooked and onions have begun to become tender, add the broccoli florets. Keep sautéing until broccoli turns bright green and is cooked but still crisp.
- Add ramen noodles: Toss the cooked ramen noodles into the skillet with the beef and vegetables. Cut noodles in half if desired for easier eating.
- Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the skillet contents. Mix thoroughly to coat noodles, beef, and vegetables with the sauce.
- Thicken the sauce: Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet while stirring constantly. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens nicely and coats all ingredients well.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and a drizzle or dash of sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To ensure beef stays tender, slice it thinly against the grain.
- Broccoli should be cooked until bright green but still crisp to maintain good texture.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control saltiness, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Cornstarch slurry is key for thickening the sauce without clumps—add it gradually while stirring.
- Adding sesame seeds and sesame oil at the end enhances the dish with authentic nutty flavors.
- This recipe can be customized with other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added color and nutrition.
- If you want a spicier version, add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce mix.
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