Chinese-inspired

Beef and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry

Tender strips of beef, crisp broccoli, and noodles are tossed in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce for a quick takeout-style dinner.

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Beef and Broccoli Noodle Stir-Fry

A good stir-fry depends on preparation more than complicated technique.

Slice the beef thinly, mix the sauce, and cut the broccoli before the pan gets hot.

Once cooking starts, everything moves quickly.

A small amount of cornstarch helps the beef brown and gives the sauce its glossy texture.

Broccoli gets a brief steam in the skillet so it stays bright and crisp instead of turning dull and soft.

Use noodles that can handle tossing, such as lo mein, udon, or even spaghetti in a pinch.

The finished dish should be saucy enough to coat the noodles without pooling at the bottom of the pan.

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Directions

  1. Toss the sliced beef with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Let it sit while you prepare the sauce.
  2. Whisk the remaining soy sauce with brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon neutral oil and sear the beef in a single layer until browned, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Add the broccoli and 2 tablespoons water to the skillet. Cover for 2 minutes, then uncover and cook until bright green.
  5. Return the beef to the skillet with the noodles and sauce. Toss for 1 to 2 minutes, until glossy and hot.
  6. Serve immediately while the broccoli is still crisp.

Nutrition

Nutrition Information

Estimated per serving: 590 calories, 34 g protein, 64 g carbohydrates, 22 g fat. Values depend on noodle type.

Variations

Recipe Variations

- Use chicken thighs instead of beef.
- Swap broccoli for snow peas and bell peppers.
- Use rice instead of noodles.

Notes

  • Freeze the beef for 15 minutes to make thin slicing easier.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan; cook beef in two batches if needed.
  • Add chile garlic sauce to the sauce if you want heat.

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