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Beef and Broccoli Noodles

A delicious noodle dish featuring beef and broccoli in a savory sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried udon, ramen, soba, lo mein noodles, or spaghetti
  • 10 to 12 oz large crown broccoli
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth divided
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for the noodles
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Thinly sliced scallions for garnish (optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil.
  • Add the 8 ounces of dried noodles and cook them for 2 minutes less than what's mentioned on the package.
  • Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them under cool water.
  • Cut the broccoli crown into 1-inch florets, which should be about 3 cups.
  • Mince the garlic cloves and peel and mince the fresh ginger.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the garlic, ginger, 3/4 cup of the chicken broth, soy sauce or tamari, oyster sauce, honey, and cornstarch. Whisk until combined.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer.
  • Add the ground beef, seasoning it with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Cook the meat while breaking it up into medium pieces with a wooden spoon until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Next, add in the broccoli along with the remaining 1/2 cup of chicken broth.
  • Stir everything together, cover the skillet, and let it cook until the broccoli turns bright and slightly tender, for around 3 minutes.
  • Give the sauce another whisk to ensure it's well combined and pour it into the skillet along with the noodles.
  • Toss everything together and cook until the sauce thickens and generously coats the noodles, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Optionally, garnish with thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Prep time is around 10 to 15 minutes and the cooking time is about 20 minutes, serving 4 people. You can prepare the sauce a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Just remember to rewhisk it before using. Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.