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.
My daughter and I put this meal together in minutes. It was a delicious part of our Super Bowl menu, it was loved by all. Yum, Yum!
Glad you both enjoyed it!
I doubled the recipe and used chicken. Taste was good. Too much cornstarch so sauce was gooey. Next time I will keep sauce more liquid-like with less cornstarch. This is just a preference of texture. Original recipe is still good
The recipe was okay. I thought it lacked flavor, I had to add an additional 1/2 cup of soy sauce and I did not use low sodium. I also added red pepper flakes and garlic powder, because again, It was pretty bland.
Woah, an extra 1/2 cup of soy sauce is a ton of salt! What brand of soy sauce are you using? That seems like way too much. Are you tasting other foods ok or do you just prefer a ton of salt?
Natasha, this recipe was delicious!Another recipe from you that will go on our monthly meal schedule!
Awesome! Thanks a lot for the review, we’re super glad that you loved this recipe.
Hi Natasha! I just found your website and I can’t wait to try your recipes, they look so delicious! You say that dill and chives are optional garnishes but are highly recommended for the beef and broccoli stir fry but I don’t see when you would use the dill. I happen to have dill and chives in the fridge right now that I’m hoping to use up before they go bad.
Hi! Welcome to the blog. I’m so glad you found this recipe. Chives is what we ended up using as a garnish. You can use either one or both if that is your preference. I hope you love the recipe!
Fabulous and SO noodley! Will definitely make again but with a little kick of crilushed red pepper and more garlic/ginger. Made my tummy happy.
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.
Hi, I was confused, too, especially because the sesame oil on the recipe card is a link to *toasted* sesame oil on Amazon. I can’t find untoasted sesame oil in the stores anymore. What other oil would you recommend in a pinch, pls? I have canola or could easily get peanut oil. Thank you for the recipe- can’t wait to try!
Hi Alice, sesame oil has a pronounced flavor that is hard to replace. I suggest using this plain sesame oil. Even if you used toasted, it would still be ok here. Sorry I didn’t realize that link was pointed to a toasted oil. Sometimes products are switched on Amazon without notice. I have changed the link now.
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!
Excellent recipe! This is going into my rotation. Thanks for a delicious dinner!
Great to hear that you loved it!
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.