This simple Asian ramen noodle recipe with beef and broccoli is the best quick, filling meal that is less greasy and low in calories than other fried noodles. It takes less than 20 minutes and is healthy and nutritious. (You can add any vegetables you like)
Ingredients
- 2 packets ramen noodles, (Note 1)
- 1 cup broccoli
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
MARINTAED BEEF:
- 0.6 lb beef (economic beef), (Note 2)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
SAUCE:
- 1.5 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
Instructions
MARINATED BEEF:
- Cut the beef against the grain into strips or cubes. Put them in a bowl.
- Add baking soda, oyster sauce, cornstarch and black pepper. Mix them well by hand.
- Add the sesame oil and mix by hand. (Note 3)
PREPARE VEGETABLES:
- Mince the garlic. Wash the broccoli, cut it into small pieces and set it aside.
PAN-FRIED THE BEEF:
- Heat the pan over medium heat. Add the sesame oil and beef when the pan is hot.
- Don't turn the beef after 2 minutes or until the underside is golden brown. (Note 4)
- Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute. (Note 5)
- Arrange on a plate.
- Add the sauce, ramen noodles, and broccoli to the pan. Cover with a lid.
- When the sauce boils, open the lid and stir the ramen noodles for 1 minute.
- Add the beef back in and stir for another minute or until the ramen noodles are tender.
- Ready to serve.
Tips & Notes:
1. The best part of this recipe is the quick-cooking noodles, which can be cooked in a shallow pan in a short amount of time. You can use ramen noodles or instant noodles, but leave out the soup seasoning. You can also use other noodles that you prefer.
2. Most economic and tender beef cuts, such as sirloin, flank steak, and tenderloin are used most. More expensive cuts (such as filet) can also be used. For more informations, You can read up on how to tenderize beef (velveting beef) like a Chinese restaurant, see my earlier post.
Freeze the beef for 15 minutes. Then it's easy to slice. Cut the beef against the grain. This way you'll get nice tender and juicy beef. For more information on how to tenderize beef (velveting beef) like a Chinese restaurant, see my earlier post.
3. Add the oil after you mix all the marinated ingredients. The oil can coat the beef so you don't have to add too much oil when frying and the beef won't stick together. This makes the dish less greasy and low in calories.
4. Fry the sliced beef at a high temperature so that it gets a nice golden brown color and isn't steamed.
5. Fry the minced garlic after you have browned the beef, not with the sauce. Frying brings out the flavor of the garlic better. This gives the beef and ramen noodles a nice garlic flavor.
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