Broccoli Beef Ramen

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 portions brown rice ramen noodles (cooked per package instructions)

• 1/8 cup soy sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 1/4 cup beef stock

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or sesame oil recommended)

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 lb beef strips (sirloin or flank steak works well)

• 2 cups broccoli florets

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce

   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, cornstarch, beef stock, honey, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.

2. Cook the noodles

   • Boil ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. Cook the vegetables

   • Heat 1/2 tbsp oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

   • Add broccoli florets with a splash of water, stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.

4. Cook the beef

   • In the same pan, add remaining oil.

   • Season beef strips lightly with salt and pepper.

   • Stir-fry until browned and just cooked through (2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside.

5. Make the sauce

   • Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds).

   • Pour in prepared sauce, whisking constantly until it thickens (1–2 minutes).

6. Combine everything

   • Return beef and broccoli to the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce.

   • Add cooked ramen noodles and stir until everything is evenly coated.

7. Serve

   • Divide into bowls, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve hot.