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.
More 30-Minute Stir Fry Recipes
- Beef Stir Fry with Bell Pepper
- Chicken Fried Rice
- Vegetable Stir Fry
- Chicken Chow Mein
- Mongolian Beef
- Ground Beef Stir Fry
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.
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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!