Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry (VIDEO)
Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry is a meal in itself with saucy Ramen noodles, tender beef, and plenty of broccoli. This homemade stir fry is an easy 30-minute lunch or dinner.
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We love easy stir fry recipes from Chicken Stir Fry to Shrimp Fried Rice. Adding ramen noodles to the stir fry was a game-changer because it makes it a meal similar to our Rice Noodle Stir Fry.
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Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
It’s funny now, but we stocked up on ramen noodles in 2020 because, like many families, we were thinking about food shortages. We don’t often cook ramen, but since we have a stash, we’re now figuring out delicious ways to use it up. So you could say 2020 gave us the gift of this Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry recipe!
Ramen Stir Fry was a home run for our family. My son can’t get enough of it and says it tastes better than Panda Express (which he loves). I made it twice in one week and he finished the leftovers to the last bite. P.S. It reheats well the next day.
Ingredients for Ramen Stir Fry
The ingredients are very close to our wildly popular Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry and the addition of instant ramen makes this a one-pan meal.
- Beef – we used 1 lb flank steak but top sirloin is a great substitution. You could even substitute with thinly sliced boneless pork loin chops.
- Broccoli – a full pound makes this a well-rounded meal (see veggie substitution options below)
- Dill and Chives – these are optional garnish, but highly recommended
- Stir Fry Sauce – Grated fresh ginger and garlic combined with brown sugar, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, corn starch, and black pepper. This corn starch causes the sauce to thicken and turn perfectly saucy.
The Best Ramen Noodles for Stir Fry
- Instant Ramen Soup Packets – It’s easiest to use 2 of the standard 3.5 oz packages of instant ramen noodles (any brand) – discard the seasoning packets and cook in water according to package instructions.
- Organic Ramen Noodles – we have found organic ramen noodles in our local grocery store. It worked well, but these seemed to get a little mushy with reheating.
- Cup Noodles – In a pinch, I’ve made this work with 4 cup noodles (rinse off the seasonings in water then boil in water 2-3 minutes or until tender).
How to Make Ramen Stir Fry
- Cook Ramen Noodles – boil in water for 3 minutes or according to package instructions then drain and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Make Stir Fry Sauce – Combine all of the stir fry sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup and stir to dissolve the sugar. Using warm water helps it dissolve faster.
- Cook Broccoli – steam cook with 2 Tbsp water covered with the lid for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp-tender, then transfer broccoli to a plate.
- Sear Beef – cook in a single layer for 2 minutes per side, stirring once. Use a large skillet to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Add Sauce – Once the sauce is added, simmer for 3-4 minutes for the garlic and ginger to mellow out and to thicken the sauce.
- Combine and Serve – add broccoli and cooked ramen back to the pan and serve garnished with sesame and chives.
Common Questions
You can get creative and change up the vegetables. Try subbing broccoli for snap peas, or chopped asparagus.
Yes! You can use a large heavy skillet or a wok to cook this stir fry. You will still need to cook the ramen separately.
Fresh ginger will give you the best flavor and we highly recommend using it for the best results. In a pinch, you can substitute 1/4 tsp ground ginger for 1 tsp grated fresh ginger.
We haven’t found any other ingredient that substitutes well to give you the same flavor as sesame oil. This is a critical ingredient for those Asian takeout flavors we all love.
Make-Ahead
- To Refrigerate: cool the stir fry to room temperature then cover and refrigerate for 1 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.
Beef and Broccoli Ramen stir fry is our favorite way to elevate a humble packet of ramen noodles. I hope it makes you fall in love with ramen noodle stir fry and use up your stash of ramen if you have one.
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Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry Recipe
Ingredients
Beef and Broccoli Ingredients:
- 6 oz instant Ramen noodles, (two 3 oz packages), seasoning discarded
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into 6 cups florets
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 lb flank steak, or top sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp sesame seeds, optional garnish
- 2 Tbsp chives, optional garnish
Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 3 cloves garlic, grated (2 tsp)
- 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Start by cooking ramen so it is ready when you need it. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook 3 minutes, breaking them up with a spatula. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.
- In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar.
- Place a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Once skillet is hot, add 1 Tbsp oil, 6 cups broccoli and 2 Tbsp water. Cover with lid and sauté for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until crisp tender. Transfer broccoli to a separate dish.
- Increase to medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through then reduce heat to medium low.
- Re-stir the sauce if it has separated and add to the pan and simmer 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. It will thicken. Return broccoli to the pan along with the cooked noodles and stir or toss to combine and coat the noodles in sauce. Add 1 to 2 Tbsp water to the sauce to thin if desired. Serve garnished with sesame seeds and chives.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Simple, with an awesome taste, definitely adding this to my list of recipes to make, as everyone in the family loved it!
Hi Christine! I’m so glad your family loved this dish. Thank you for the feedback.
When the number of portions is changed (feeding 6 people in lieu of 4) the first part of the ingredients changes accordingly. However, the measurements in the text of the recipe card doesn’t change. For example, the number of packets of ramen. For 4 people it is 6 oz of noodles, which is 2 packets. For 6 people it is 9 oz of noodles, which should be 3 packages of noodles but it still shows as 2 packages. It happens for the cups of broccoli and the tsp of garlic in the recipe card as well. It’s just a small thing but I had to double check my portions when I realized the discrepancy.
Hi Sarah, at this time the recipe slider only changes the ingredients list. We are working on having that update the steps as well, but as you can imagine it s a time consuming process. Thank you for your patience.
Hi – made this last night and it went over well. Whenever I come across a recipe that calls for sesame oil I am always wondering whether I should be using toasted sesame oil or not. I have both, and they taste different… what do you recommend?
Hi Kurt! I will specify in the recipe card which one to use, This is regular sesame oil. Toasted sesame oil is meant to be drizzled on top as a finish and not for cooking/frying.
Could I use chicken in this stir fry instead of beef? Just trying to use what I have on hand.
Hi Rebecca, Yes, that would be fine. I also have a recipe for Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry you’ll love!
Is there something I can use besides sesame oil inside the marinade? I have rice wine vinegar that’s sesame oil flavored will that work?
Hi Sabrina! We haven’t found any other ingredient that substitutes well to give you the same flavor as sesame oil. This is a critical ingredient for those Asian takeout flavors we all love. I worry that the rice vinegar would change the taste or add too much sourness to the dish.
Hi Natasha. Love all of your recipes. We are not big fans of sesame oil. Would olive oil work?
Thanks
Hi Melissa! It would be fine to replace it with another oil of your choice.
Where can I find this Recipes by Ingredients spoken of in the comments section.
Hi Kate, you may click Jump to recipe to go directly to the recipe card.
Love this recipe! Great way to enjoy Broccoli! The flavor is awesome! I always have the pickled Ginger on hand so i use that instead of fresh.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Tom!
Just want to say the feature of searching recipes by ingredients is awesome- I stumbled upon this when searching for all things beef. Used regular spaghetti, and frozen broccoli/cauliflower- didn’t have fresh broccoli on hand. It turned out DELICIOUS- adding this to my meal rotation!
Hi Lena! Yes, it’s a great feature. I’m so glad you found it. It’s very helpful. Thank you for the feedback. I’m happy you enjoyed the recipe.
This looks great ~ definitely going to try it (after grocery shopping!).
The “servings” number always makes me laugh (not just this recipe, ALL of them) ~ with just 1 lb of meat, 1 lb of brocolli, and 2 ramen packets, this recipe would MAYBE feed my 2 boys (18&20 yo, over 6′ tall, work hard all day; only 2 still home of 8 so I’ve been doing this a while :^)
I love that servings change feature 🙂
I hope you love this recipe! I recommend clicking “Jump to recipe” at the top of the post, it will take you to our printable recipe where you’ll have the option to change the number of servings. Hover over the number of servings highlighted in red and slide it to how many servings you would like to make. I hope that helps!
I love your recipes, they are clear instructions and easy to follow , thank and good luck.
Thank you for that wonderful compliment!
Delicious! I love all your recipes and look forward to your cookbook. Thank you (again)!
Hello Carol, happy to hear that you are enjoying my recipes. The cookbook will be out and ready by October of this year. Thanks for your support!
Hello, I really want to try this recipe out but I only have pot roast beef on hand. Would this work with it?
Hi Tanya, I haven’t tested that but feel free to experiment.
I seem to be the odd one out. Just didn’t care for this. Simple, yep. All the right ingredients, yep. Sadly it just didn’t taste that exciting. Too sweet and lacking salt. And for goodness sake, never add cornstarch to warm water. I followed the directions and it promptly clumped as I feared it would. Sigh.
HI John, make sure the water isn’t hot, otherwise it will clump.
Hi Natasha, can I use powder ginger, I don’t have fresh for tonight dinner. Thank you
Hi Olga! Yes, that would be fine. You’ll have to experiment with the amount used. Per information I found online, For every 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, use 1 tablespoon of fresh-grated ginger in recipes. This works in the opposite direction as well.
This looks delicious! I have all the ingredients on hand except for the flank steak. How would this be with ground beef as a substitute?
Hi Debbie, I haven’t tested this recipe with ground beef yet to advise. If you experiment, please share with us how it goes.
The ground beef was delicious and devoured by all! My boys love a lot of meat so I used about 1.5 pounds of 85/15. Will definitely keep this in our rotation!
That’s great, Debbie! Thank you for sharing.
Pretty easy to make and tastes great. What more could you ask for? I am hoping it tastes just as good tomorrow when I pull it out of the fridge!
It should still be great, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Love it .right amount of ingredients for the sauce.very easy to cook for an average cook . Thank you for sharing . This is a keeper.
You’re welcome, Maria! I’m so glad you loved it!
This looks great. Wondering how it would turn out without the ginger.
Hi Mary! It may be lacking some flavor without it. I hope you love the recipe.
Could I freeze this recipe and reheat small portions at a time, or will it compromise the flavor/texture?
Hi Adina! I haven’t tried freezing this, but here’s what one of my readers wrote: “Yes this recipe freezes well. I have meal prepped with it and it works great.” I hope that helps.
I seriously have loved every recipe of yours that I have tried and this is no exception. Its outstanding! Perfect balance of flavors and filling.
Love that you’re enjoying each recipe that you try!
What type of skillet do you use most?. I want to buy a non-stick skillet that will last. Which brand is best.?
Hi John, you can find my favorite kitchen tools and equipment in my Amazon Shop. Hope that helps!
all I have is ginger spice can I use that? and how much do i use?
Hi Debbie, that could work fine. You’ll have to add it to taste. I don’t have an exact amount.
I had fresh broccoli but didn’t use it and it turned yellow. Can this be made with frozen broccoli instead?
Hi Ravenn, I haven’t tested this with frozen broccoli to know if it will work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
I tried using frozen broccoli tonight, and I think it turned out pretty well. Because it was frozen I added another minute to cooking time and watched it closely.
Thank you for sharing, Stephanie!
Speaking of the broccoli, Natasha, do you blanche the fresh broccoli before you use it?
Hi Stephanie, I didn’t for this recipe.
I made this! It was delicious! I used left over roast beef and I added carrots and onions. So good!
Yum! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Julia!
Sooo good! I made this for my family tonight and they loved it!!! Said it was delicious!! Thank you for the recipe!
You’re welcome, Jennifer. I’m glad your family loved this!
Loved this! I had leftover pork roast, so I used that instead of the steak. I’m sure steak would be better!
Next time I will stir the broccoli in the sauce before adding the noodles. Noodles soaked up all the sauce! I’m going to add red pepper flakes next time too.
Thank you Natasha!!
You’re welcome, Jean! So glad you loved it.
The nutrition information provided – is that per serving? If yes, how much is one serving. Thanks! Love your recipes!
Hi Linda, Yes, that is per serving. This recipe serves 4 people, so the serving size will be 1/4 of the recipe. The serving size can be found at the beginning of the print-friendly recipe card (located at the bottom of the recipe post). The nutrition label shows counts “per serving.” Hope that helps!
My family’s loved this dish!!
It was easy to cook and delish !!
Thank you 💗
So glad it was loved. Thank you for the review. 🙂
I made this for dinner tonight and everyone cleaned their plate! It was SO good! Thank you for such a delicious and easy recipe.
You’re welcome, Marsha. Good to hear that everyone enjoyed it!
Sounds super delicious. But my question is. Can I substitute the beef for chicken? I’m not big on beef. But love broccoli. Thanks. I’m excited to try this. More so since I’ve been reading most comments
Hi LuAnn! Yes, that would be fine. I also have a recipe for chicken and broccoli stir fry.
All I can say is, WOW this is good. I’ve tried beef and broccoli recipes before, being a big fan of American-Chinese food. This is the best I’ve ever had! Love that it makes such a big portion, too. I’ll definitely be making it again. ^_^
So glad to hear that, Rachel! This is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing.
I just made your recipe for Ramen, beef and broccoli stir fry. It was really tasty and my picky-eater husband had seconds. I hope this recipe is in your cookbook as it is cookbook worthy!
Thank you for your good comments and feedback, Linda. Stay tuned for the cookbook as there are lots of new recipes in there!
Thank you for your good comments and feedback, Linda. Stay tuned for the cookbook as there are lots of new recipes that you can try in there!
I just tried this mongolian beef recipe love it. I added some shitaki mushrooms . Wish I could send u a pic. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Sherry!
This was INSANELY good!! My mom and I exchange your recipes over the phone and talk about which ones we are going to try next. We both love every single thing we’ve made from your site. Thank for for the great meals!
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
I love your blog and your recipes are great,but I do have one complaint! I also am a cook and the first thing they teach you when you train as a chef is no rings,nail polished,short finger nails and to cover your hair or tied back..so please can you tie your hair it’s very unhygienic!!! Hopefully you won’t be offended .
Hi Bruna, thank you for the reminder. If I am cooking for the public, it’s definitely a no. However, I am just cooking for my family and they don’t mind that at all.
We loved this recipe! My husband said this is the sauce he’s been looking for since Japan! Goodbye, Yoshida!! Anyway, we will be growing snow peas soon, and can’t wait to throw them in this recipe! It is so versatile!
Absolutely agree! It really is so versatile. I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe and the sauce. Thank you so much for sharing and I appreciate the review.
This is by far the best ramen recipe ever …the sauce is SO good (don’t skip the fresh garlic and ginger). My kids actually ate the broccoli and I give credit to the sauce. This is a keeper!
It sounds like you have a new favorite, Ali! Isn’t it so good when the kids love what we make?!
My husband and I absolutely love this dish. While I like it just the way it is, my husband would like it to have a little more heat. There are lots of spices to chose from out there. What would you suggest to kick it up a notch?
I’m so happy you loved it, Laura! Feel free to add more spicy seasoning like pepper or chili powder.
Hi Natasha,
I have a family with a peanut allergy. Is there a substitute for peanut oil giving it the same great flavour?
Thanks
Marisa
Hi Natasha,
I have a peanut allergy in my family so could you recommend another type of oil I can substitute with that will give it the same great taste? Thanks for help.
Marisa
Hi Marisa, we haven’t found any other ingredient that substitutes well to give you the same flavor as sesame oil. This is a critical ingredient for those Asian takeout flavors we all love.
The recipe calls for OLIVE oil and SESAME oil. Do these trigger peanut allergies?
Hi Lise, I haven’t heard of that but I am not a medical professional so I am not qualified to answer if that is a possibility.
Not sure how easy it is to find (we get it at a local apple orchard) but in a rush I use apricot grilling sauce instead of homemaking a sauce. It still gives a great asian flavor.
THIS IS SIMPLY AMAZING! One of the best Asian inspired recipes I’ve ever made.
Isn’t it so good? I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, Natasha! I’m trying this tonight for the first time! Question: I’m a huge sauce lover. If I doubled the sauce, would it compromise the dish? I’m very saucy!
Hi Carl, I bet this may work with more sauce, If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
I have made this at least 5 times! It’s amazing!!! Is it possible to freeze the sauce for future recipes and save time?
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Rita! I haven’t tried freezing this, but here’s what one of my readers wrote: “Yes this recipe freezes well. I have meal prepped with it and it works great”
I made this for the first time tonight and it was a HIT with my whole family. Thank you Natasha!!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Tara!
I think you made a dish with sweet soy sauce, Kecap Manis. I cannot find it. Can you help? Thank you
Hi Marta, I don’t have a recipe for that on my website yet. Are you sure have seen it from Natashas Kitchen?
This sounds so yummy. I’m curious though, does the meat come out tough because it’s not marinated?
Hi Kate, it should not be tough if you use great quality meat. You may use flank steak, or top sirloin, thinly sliced.
Amazing Natasha! I’ve made two of your recipes so far and plan on making all your recipes. The hubby definitely is enjoying the change in our weekly meals 🙂
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Ana!
Another great recipe! Easy to make and so tasty!! Thanks Natasha.
Thank you too, Chrissy!
I made this for my husband and he loved it! He said, “I ate like a king!” It was fun and easy to make. The only think different was that I marinated the meat in some soy, ginger, garlic, cornstarch and hot pepper flakes. The meat here can be tough a bit so I like to marinate it. I only had a thick dark soya sauce on hand. I wasn’t sure if this had a stronger flavor so i used less. I would like to know the exact sesame seed oil you use. I think there is roasted and unroasted. I have the roasted one and it smells fairly strong. I didn’t want to ruin the recipe with too strong of a sesame seed oil flavor so i used less. Thank you so much for your time and effort to share this recipe.!
Wow! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Valerie!
Another fabulous recipe from you Natasha!!!! And there’s no doubt in our mind (or tastebuds) that this is much better than we could get at a take-out restaurant. Thanks!!! My husband loved it too. I did add a little rice vinegar to top it off when it was on my plate, but that’s my personal preference.
I’m glad you think so too, Nancy. Homemade is so much better plus it is also cheaper. Thanks for the review!
Another winner from Natasha’s Kitchen! Loved it, I used beef broth for liquid & added mushrooms & bean sprouts.
You make cooking fun!!!
That’s awesome feedback, Dana. Thanks a lot for the review!
This was delicious. I was not able to find the Raman noodles I wanted, so I used spaghetti instead and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for posting!
You’re welcome, BJ. I’m glad you enjoyed it using spaghetti noodles too!
5 out of 5 again. Everything I make of yours is easy and delish. My family loves it.
You’re so nice! Thank you for your lovely feedback, Patricia!
All your recipes are amazing. You are my go to above all cookbooks for dinners! This recipe is amazing!! I did not add the brown sugar and substituted the water for beef stock. I added two packets of the beef ramen seasoning as well and mixed with a little beef broth. It all thickened up nicely and the family devoured it! I also at the end added a little mixed cabbage for a little crunch. This will be a regular for us!!!
Very nice, thanks for sharing your experience making this recipe, Jessica. Happy to know that you loved the result!
I have had this pinned for so long….finally got around to making it….boy is it yummy! And so quick to make! I only had frozen broccoli so I threw it in with the Ramen to cook and added the seasoning packets to add flavor….drained it and added it to the beef and sauce…a family favorite for sure! Thanks Natasha! I love all your food! 🙂
Isn’t it the best? I’m so glad it was a hit! Thank you for your lovely review, Bessie!
My new Fav dish to prepare especially on these colder days:)
The perfect cold weather dish! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I have tried many different versions of beef and broccoli. Usually I don’t care for the sauce, Your recipe changed my mind. Shh don’t tell anyone but I actually used my finger to get all the sauce at the bottom of the bowl. YUM
Haha that’s alright and totally understandable because it is really so good.
Thank you, Natasha, for another wonderful recipe! My family devoured this. So so delicious!
You’re welcome, Brittany. Great to hear that the recipe was a hit!
Would this recipe freeze well? I want to make it ahead and then have in the freezer for future meals.
I used flank steak ($15.99 per lb!) but it was somewhat chewy even though I sliced it very thinly. I expected that cut of beef to be more tender. Butcher suggested skirt steak but it was the same high price per lb. so I used flank as in the recipe.
Hi Nancy, I haven’t tried freezing this yet to advise. I have refrigerated it (see the tips in the recipe) and it worked well.
Yes this recipe freezes well. I have meal prepped with it and it works great
I made this dish last night with chicken instead and it was great! My bro loved it too
Happy to hear that, Karen! Thank you for sharing that with us.
This dish will become a regular for me. It is delicious! It looks so pretty on the plate, I feel like I’m eating at a restaurant.
I’m so glad to hear that!
This was wonderful! I’m making it again tonight. My son loves Ramen (I’m not a fan) but I try to limit his consumption of it. This recipe is a perfect solution! My son loved it as did I. Thank you so much for all of your incredible recipes. This is my go to site when I want to try something new or don’t know what to make. You are an amazing cook. And everything is explained so beautifully. Thank you 🙂
It’s my pleasure, Linda. Thanks for your good review and feedback! I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try.
Has anyone made this with chicken? Looks so good!
Hi Summer, you can adapt our chicken broccoli stir fry to use ramen noodles.
Delicious – as all your recipes are. 🙂 Love the use of ramen instead of rice. Thank you!
Glad you loved this recipe, Motria!
Didn’t mean to put 3 stars. I haven’t made. 😀
Hi Lori, I haven’t tried this with chicken ramen yet, but it should work with that! If you happen to try it, I’d love to know how you like this recipe!
This was delicious and super easy to make. I doubled the sauce. Family really liked it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Anne!
Hi, Natasha, I’ve been following your vlog. I have tried this already. Though the beef is not as tender I could imagine when you were cooking it. Just bought it from the community market . and I will cook this recipe again since today, Sept 1 is son’s birthday.
Happy Birthday to your son, Joselyn! I hope you give this recipe another try soon!
Delicious 😋Made for supper only omitted the beef because of not having any thawed out. Will serve with a side of salmon but next time look forward to making with the beef.
Great to hear that you loved the recipe, Donna! Please share with us which version you liked better when you’ve tried it.
This is delicious. I have made it numerous times and the family loves it over rice instead of using Ramen noodles. The sauce is wonderful. I normally add mushrooms, bamboo, water chestnuts, baby corn, bamboo, bean sprouts, and broccoli plus I triple the sauce and add a little chili hot oil/peppers to it (family preference). The meat is super tender and so good but I do thinly slice it too (another family preference).
Everyone likes it with the Ramen noodles as written but they just prefer rice over Ramen noodles.
That’s so great! I’m so glad you all approved! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Hi barb, thanks for sharing. Never thought of rice instead of the ramen noodles and all the other special touches. It would make a nice change. Will have to give it a try.
I’m planning on making this it looks so delicious and easy. If its as good as your beef and broccoli its sure to be a winner.
I would like to make this for grandkids. They would love it. I am new to Ramon so if I am making this recipe do I need the beef Ramon and same goes for chicken will I need the chicken Ramon?
Thanks for your help.
Hi Diane! I hope you and your grandkids love this recipe! I haven’t tried this with chicken ramen yet, but it should work with that! If you happen to try it, I’d love to know how you like this recipe!
I’m super excited to try this recipe! I’m not big on sweetness in dinners though. Could I omit the brown sugar or at least use less? I know it probably helps thicken the sauce some but do you think the corn starch would be enough? Thanks!
Hi Lindsay, we don’t like overly sweet recipes either. I recommend making the recipe as written the first time around and then substituting as you see fit. I hope you love this recipe.
I agree with Natasha – it’s not a sweet sauce. I used raw sugar instead of brown sugar which reduced the amount of sweetness even more and worked just as well.
My husband was surprised that he enjoyed the noodles and sauce so much. Beef was a little different to chew. T think I’ll try ground pork next time.
Thank you so much for sharing that feedback with me, Cathy! If you happen to try it with pork, I’d love to know how you like that!
Hi Natasha! Thank you for the recipe.
I want to ask if I need to use just fresh vegies( broccoli) or substitute it with frozen one?
Or if frozen should I thaw veggies before cooking?
Hi Irina, I have always made it fresh. I imagine it may work with frozen, but you made need to cook them separately first. If you happen to test that, I’d love to know how you like it!
I made the stir fried beef and broccoli with the ramen noodles ,so easy and delicious. I will make again but this time I’m going to use shrimp. Wonderful recipe!
That sounds like a great plan! Enjoy and please share with us which version you liked the most if you try it.
Just made the beef and broccoli!! Wow!! Easy and D E L I S H!
Thank you 😊
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Cindy!
LOVED THIS! I did break up the noodles in half before boiling so I could have noodles in every bite!
On to your next recipe for tonight! Thanks chica!
Yum! Great idea, Anita! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! Looking forward to your feedback as you try more recipes!
Love all your recipes! Still trying them out and have not been disappointed! I would like to make this but all I have on hand for meat is ground beef- would it work for this recipe? Thank you!
Hello Claudia, I’m happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed the recipes that you have tried. I haven’t tested this recipe with ground beef yet to advise. If you do an experiment, please share with us how it goes.
Been meaning to trythis since it came out months ago. Finally did today for lunch. So easy and sooo amazing!! Loved it. I’ll admit I was so tempted to change the sauce a little but I stuck to the recipe and was glad I did in the end. Asked my daughter if she would change it any and she said no. She loved it as is!! Thanks for another great one!
I’m so glad it was a hit, Charity! That’s so great!
Great dish , tastes amazing!! Slow down on your video instructions. You explained perfectly though !
THank you for that feedback, Couper! You can fimd the recipe written in detail in the post above.
I made this tonight. It was fabulous!
Great to hear that you loved it, Maureen!
Made this today and I’ve never cooked beef as a stir fry before. This was so tasty and simple to make, looked delicious too. Wish I could share a pic on here.
Thanks for sharing. I added a red pepper towards the end while sauteing the beef for more flavour and a pinch of salt to the pot once everything was mixed.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Sahana!
Delicious👍👍👍kids loved it, thanks again for a great recipe!!!
I’m glad to hear that, Anna. Thank you for your review!
Hi Natasha! My sister and I made this recipe for dinner today. Our family and us loved it! The ramen noodles in it, was so good! Definitely going to make this recipe again. Thanks for the recipe Natasha!!! 🙂
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Zoie!
I made this tonight and my family LOVED it! My husband couldn’t stop raving how great it tasted. I served it with white rice instead of the noodles. No leftovers! Definitely a keeper!!!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I have tried several of your recipes now and none of them have disappointed. In fact, your site is now where I go first when I’m looking for something new. I have a super good recipe for beef and broccoli that I have made for years but it has tons of ingredients and takes a very long time to prep and this was a VERY close in taste. Sooo yummy at a fraction of the time! That’s a no brainer!
We are an “al dente” type of family when it comes to veggies and noodles so I only cooked the ramen 2 minutes and the broccoli 3 minutes since I knew it would continue to cook a little when added back into the meat and sauce. It was PERFECT for us!
We also found this noodle loving family was left with only beef and broccoli for leftovers so next time I’ll add another package of ramen and make 1 1/4 the amount of sauce. I’ve calculated the approximate amount for each ingredient in case anyone else is interested in doing the same.
For 1 1/4 the amount of sauce to satisfy the extra pack of ramen (prep as listed in recipe)…
1 1/4 tsp ginger
4 cloves garlic
7.5 TB
10 TB (or almost 2/3 cup) of warm water
3.75 TB light brown sugar
1.75 TB corn starch
2.5 TB sesame oil
1/2 tsp black pepper – we like pepper 😉
Also, if anyone makes the same silly mistake as I did and forgets to cook the broccoli FIRST before the beef, I just steamed the broccoli in my microwave steamer for 3 minutes and added it in at the end according to recipe. Worked great!!
AND…a tip to help when wanting to slice beef very thin…put it in the freezer for a little while until it is more firm (not frozen). Makes slicing thin a breeze.
This will be a regular on our meal rotation, for sure. Sooo many recipes on Natasha’s Kitchen I can’t wait to try! Homemade corn dogs and egg rolls is way up there on the list.
ooops! the “7.5 TB” ingredient that was left blank in my alteration was supposed to be the low sodium soy sauce.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Rachel!
Made this for my dad and brother for dinner, and they really liked it!
I do Sunday dinners for the family, and I always use you recipes. This was a mid week dinner. Thank you, I love watching you cook.
BTW, I can now watch you on my new refrigerator..lol
Wow! That sounds like a fancy refrigerator – that’s so awesome! THank you for sharing this great feedback with me, Jeff!
This was super easy and delicious!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Donna!
Made this last night. In order to get incredibly tender meat, I used the velveting technique. I also cut an onion into small wedges and sauteed it with the beef. The sauce was very tasty and the noodles cooked just perfectly at just under 3 minutes. However, the leftovers do not keep or reheat well. The ramen noodles were mush by the morning.
Hello there, thanks for sharing your comments and feedback with us. 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. I hope that helps.
yummy and easy
Made this for dinner last night, amazing! I used a thicker udon noodle but I’m m going to try a variety of noodles with future iterations.
Isn’t it so great! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe, Brielle!
Can you use flour instead of corn starch? If so how much flour??
Hi Angie, flour would get gummier and I would not recommend using flour for this.
Literally sooo good. We just made this for the 1st time for dinner tonight and I literally might make this again next week, LOL. The flavors are incredible and I love the consistency of the sauce. So quick, easy, and delicious. Thank you again for your amazing recipes!!!
You’re very welcome, Ashley. Thanks for leaving a great review for this recipe, glad you enjoyed it!
So easy and super yummy. Kids loved it too. Thank you for another amazing recipe
You’re very welcome, Vera. I’m happy that you and your kids loved the recipe!
A newcomer to your blog. My sisters brought over two dishes they made from your recipes. I am a new fan. Made this tonight and my husband came back for seconds! Will be trying more….my new “go to”. Thanks
Hi Susan, I’m glad that you discovered my recipes! I hope you’ll love every recipe that you will try.
Natasha, what kind of sesame oil do you use? I see refined, unrefined and toasted to buy in the store. I have never made anything like this before.
Hi Jennifer, original works great but toasted also works great!
I have a lot of chicken. Can I use it instead of the beef?
Hi Melissa, yes we have a chicken broccoli stir fry recipe and you could easily add ramen the same way.
You are my FAVORITE online chef! I love all your recipes. Is it ok to use leftover steak?
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles. I bet that could work, but I would be mindful of overheating it and making it tough.
This was the best recipe! My picky eaters raves over this meal and I will definitely be making it again!
Sounds great, Stephanie. Great to hear that you and your family loved this recipe!
I really need your assistance on your recipe. Can’t wait to have a taste of it.
Just made this tonight. Absolutely delicious. I doubled the sauce to make it extra saucey and used 1 extra packet of Ramen. Any suggestions on how to make this have some spice ? My teenage son loves spicey food.
Hi Julie, glad you loved it! Feel free to add more spicy seasoning like pepper or chili poweder.
I made this for dinner last night and we absolutely loved it! Question for Natasha — I love noodles and thought about adding more the next time I make this. Would I need to adjust the sauce/make more sauce? Thanks so much for your wonderful recipes. I make 2-3 of your recipes a week 🙂
Hi Janae, we LOVE the sauce also, so if I made more noodles, I would adjust the sauce also! Thank you for your lovely comment; I’m so glad you’re enjoying my recipes!
Very good!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made this delish dish for dinner last night. The family loved it. Thanks Natasha!!
That’s so great, Pat! Thank you for sharing that wonderful review!
You are my favourite on line cook. This recipe was absolutely delicious. My husband doesn’t like broccoli and the asparagus from my garden is going strong right now so I cut into bite sized pieces and used it instead. Worked great! Thank you!
Hi Susan, I’m so glad you loved this recipe, and thanks for sharing that you loved it with asparagus.
Really good
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I am trying this today! I always come to your website for dinner and dessert ideas and you have never failed me!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Hi Natasha that recipe looks great waiting to get in the mood to try.
Could you please provide the corresponding temperatures on an electric skillet for eg med, med low, med high etc. thanks
Hi Gerry, the corresponding temperatures should be about the same as what I have listed in the recipe: medium, medium/high, etc. I hope you try it!
Want to try it but my husband doesn’t like broccoli would be ok to leave out?
Hi JoAnn, it wouldn’t be the same without broccoli but it will also work.
Tried it so easy and yummy and the meat is delicious
Thanks a lot for your good feedback, Jana!
We tried this tonight with gluten free soy sauce and gluten free ramen noodles. I would probably use less sugar next time. Thank you for your easy recipes!
You’re welcome, Karen! I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Can you please make sticky bun yum it will be delicious from your hand
Hi Sara! Thank you so much for that suggestion!
How do the Chinese get their meat so tender
Mine wasn’t very tender. I had to use beef stir fry strips. Maybe cut a little to thick?
Since I was only feeding one, I had this meal for 3 nights. It was delicious….even the second and third nights! Definitely will make it again but with flank steak.
Awesome, I’m happy to know that you enjoy it also as a make-ahead meal!
They use a method called “velveting” for chicken or beef. Google it for the ratio of egg whites and cornstarch.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
Just finished eating this delicious dinner and it was absolutely amazing! Even my 5 year old loved it. So as my picky husband 🥰 followed the recipe 100% and had enough sauce to slurp the noodles 👍🏼 Thank you, Natasha!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This was delicious. I added an extra step and velveted the beef in egg whites, baking soda, corn starch and bit of soy sauce. It is a game changer in the texture of the beef or for any meat in a stir fry. I watch all your vids when they come in my inbox and love your recipes but I’ve never seen you do this. If you haven’t already, maybe an idea for a new video. Thank’s for the recipes.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, David!
Any chance you will put out a cookbook? We print our favorite recipes and put them in a binder but a cookbook would be great. Since the pandemic we started trying our favorite restaurant entrees and have gotten pretty good at preparing them. We make one of your recipes once a week and we love them. Thank you for the step-by-step videos. They are very helpful.
Hi Patti, I don’t have a cookbook yet, but we recently signed with an agent and working on creating it. Stay tuned!
This was amazing!! My kids loved it. Honestly, whenever I wanna make something, I always go on either YouTube or google and search Natasha followed by what I want to make lol. Your recipes literally never disappoint!
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Sitwat. I’m all smiles
We love this so much! It appeals to everyone in our family, is super easy for busy nights and saves us money spent on take out! Win – win – win!
Yes! this one’s a keeper. My son keeps asking me to make more.
My family would love this!! It is one of our favorites!! YUM!
I hope this ramen stir fry becomes a new favorite for your family.
This was such a quick and easy recipe and way better than take out! Easily, a new favorite in my home; the whole family loved it!
I’m so glad your family enjoyed it, Sara! That’s so great!