Beef and Broccoli Noodles (Printer-friendly)
A savory blend of beef, broccoli, and noodles coated in a rich Asian-style sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Beef & Marinade
01 - 12 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
05 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Noodles & Vegetables
06 - 9 oz egg noodles or rice noodles
07 - 10 oz broccoli florets
08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
11 - 2 scallions, sliced
→ Sauce
12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
15 - 2 tsp brown sugar
16 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
17 - 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
# How to Make It:
01 - In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Toss well and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and broth until combined.
05 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until just browned, about 2–3 minutes. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
06 - Add remaining vegetable oil. Sauté garlic, carrot, and blanched broccoli for 2 minutes over high heat.
07 - Return beef to the pan. Add cooked noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss together over high heat for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
08 - Sprinkle with sliced scallions and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This dish brings together tender beef and crisp broccoli in a comforting yet exciting sauce that feels like a little secret from my own kitchen to yours
- It’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy evenings when you want something delicious without fuss
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- Don’t overcook the beef or vegetables; the quick high heat and short cooking preserve texture and flavor
- Letting the beef marinate even just 10 minutes is a game changer for tenderness and taste
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- Use a very hot pan or wok to get that perfect sear on beef and veggies without steaming them
- Don’t skip blanching the broccoli—it keeps the color and crunch that really make this dish stand out