Easy BEEF and BROCCOLI RAMEN STIR FRY Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than beef.

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: instant noodles

Whole grain noodles offer more fiber, while instant noodles are cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be less salty.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective substitute.

Bring a pot of water to boil and cook two packets of Top Ramen for about three minutes, discarding the flavor packets.

Rinse the cooked ramen noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.

In a measuring cup, combine one teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, two teaspoons of grated garlic, six tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce, half a cup of warm water, three tablespoons of packed light brown sugar, one and a half tablespoons of cornstarch, two tablespoons of sesame oil, and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper; stir until the sugar is dissolved and set aside.

Prep one pound of broccoli by cutting it into small bite-size florets, yielding about six cups; peel the stems if using them.

Slice one pound of flank steak against the grain as thinly as possible.

In a large deep skillet or wok, heat one tablespoon of extra light olive oil over medium heat; add the broccoli and cover with a lid, cooking for four minutes while stirring occasionally, adding two tablespoons of water if a more tender broccoli is desired.

Transfer the broccoli to a separate dish and increase the heat to high.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet, then add the sliced flank steak in a single layer; sauté for about two minutes per side until cooked through.

Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked beef, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for about three to four minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens to a bubbly glaze.

Add the steamed broccoli and the drained ramen to the skillet, tossing everything to combine until evenly coated in the sauce.

Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions or chives.

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