Beef & Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry Recipe
Quick Answer
Marinate sliced flank steak in soy sauce and cornstarch for 10 minutes. Stir-fry beef in a hot pan 2 minutes per side, remove. Cook broccoli 3 minutes, then add cooked ramen and sauce (soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, sriracha). Toss with beef and serve. Serves 4 in 25 minutes.
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 15, 2026
This beef and broccoli ramen stir fry combines tender strips of marinated beef, crisp broccoli florets, and chewy ramen noodles in a savory garlic-soy-sesame sauce. The dish comes together in under 25 minutes, making it a weeknight favorite that rivals any takeout order. The trick is to cook the beef in a screaming-hot pan so it sears rather than steams, then toss in the broccoli and cooked ramen at the end so everything stays vibrant and tender-crisp.
## Why This Recipe Works
**Quick-marinated beef:** Even 10 minutes in soy sauce and cornstarch transforms inexpensive flank steak into velvety-tender bites — a Chinese technique called velveting.
**One pan, one pot:** Cook ramen in boiling water while the stir-fry comes together. Drain, toss, done.
**Balanced sauce:** Soy sauce for salt, brown sugar for sweetness, sesame oil for depth, and sriracha for a gentle kick.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tbsp soy sauce, divided
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sriracha (optional)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Toss sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch. Marinate 10 minutes.
- 2
Cook ramen noodles according to package (discard seasoning). Drain and set aside.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear beef 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove.
- 4
In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- 5
Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Whisk remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and sriracha. Pour into pan.
- 7
Return beef, add ramen noodles, and toss everything together for 1 minute.
- 8
Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different cut of beef?
Sirloin, skirt steak, or even thinly sliced ribeye work well. The key is slicing thinly against the grain for tenderness.
How do I keep the broccoli crisp?
Don't overcook it — 3 minutes in a hot pan keeps it bright green and tender-crisp. Adding it too early makes it mushy.
Can I use fresh ramen instead of instant?
Yes — fresh ramen from the refrigerated section works even better. Cook 1-2 minutes less than instant.
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