Beef Ramen Stir Fry

5 from 7 votes

Beef Ramen Stir Fry is quick and easy to make in a single skillet and tastes better than Chinese takeout because it comes with ramen noodles. It's a satisfying supper that can be served in 30 minutes.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 1 cup servings

Calories: 420kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

Sauce

12.25 ounce container teriyaki sauce
½ tbsp cornstarch

Beef and Noodles

3 tbsp vegetable oil (divided into 2 and 1 tablespoons)
6 ounce (2 3-ounce) packages of instant ramen noodles (discard flavor packets), cooked and drained according to package directions
1 pound patio steak (sliced 2 inches long and ¼ inch thick)
2½ cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp thinly sliced green onion (optional garnish)
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions

Add the teriyaki sauce to a small mixing bowl. Whisk in the cornstarch and set it aside.
Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a 10-12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Allow the oil to heat, and add the sliced steak. Cook for 2 minutes before using tongs to turn the meat. Cook for another 2 minutes before turning again. Once the steak is seared, transfer to a large heat-safe bowl.
Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and quickly stir to coat the broccoli.
Continue stirring the broccoli and add 2 tablespoons of water. Continue stirring until the broccoli is a bright green. Transfer the broccoli to the bowl containing the cooked steak. Return the skillet to the heat.
Give the teriyaki sauce and cornstarch a quick whisk. Add the sauce to the skillet.
Return the steak, broccoli, and the cooked, drained ramen to the skillet. Use the tongs to combine all of the ingredients until completely coated.
Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onion. Serve while hot.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To Reheat: Add a sprinkle of water and toss over a warm skillet until heated through or reheat in the microwave until steaming hot. Adding a little water will keep the stir fry moist and saucy.

Tips:

You can add 1-2 teaspoons of honey if you prefer a sweeter sauce.
If the cooked ramen becomes a bit stuck together before adding it to the skillet, you can run warm water over the ramen; just be sure to drain the water off before adding it to the skillet. Ramen is a very forgiving and easy noodle to handle.
You can substitute 1 lb flank steak for the patio steak.
You don’t need the seasoning packet that comes in the ramen packages. You can either toss them or keep them for another recipe in the future.
If you have a wok that you use to make stir fry recipes, you are more than welcome to use it instead of the skillet.
If the cooked ramen noodles become a bit stuck together before adding it to the skillet, you can run warm water over the ramen; just be sure to drain the water off before adding it to the skillet. Ramen is a very forgiving and easy noodle to handle.

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