Description
A quick and wholesome meal featuring tender beef strips, crisp fresh broccoli, and noodles tossed in a savory, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines balanced textures and flavors with nutritious ingredients for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 8 oz flank or sirloin beef strips, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, bite-sized
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Noodles
- 6 oz egg noodles or chow mein noodles
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Other
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the beef thinly against the grain to keep it tender. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, mince the garlic and ginger. Cook the noodles according to package instructions until just tender, then drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and water to create a rich, savory coating for the dish.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add oil. Stir-fry the beef strips quickly until browned but not overcooked, then remove from the pan to maintain tenderness.
- Stir-Fry the Broccoli: In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli and stir-fry briefly, keeping it crisp-tender. Return the beef to the pan.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles and sauce to the beef and broccoli mixture. Toss everything together to coat evenly and heat through for another couple of minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Do not overcook broccoli; keep it slightly crisp to maintain texture and color.
- Use a hot pan to sear the beef quickly and retain juices.
- Prep all ingredients and sauce beforehand to speed up cooking.
- Adjust the sauce balance of salty, sweet, and savory to your taste before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef noodles, beef and broccoli, quick dinner, stir-fry, Asian recipe, easy weeknight meal