Easy Weeknight Beef Noodle Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 poundFlank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 12 ounceLo Mein or ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
• 2 cupBroccoli florets
• 1 largeRed bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cupCarrots, julienned or thinly sliced
• 2 cloveGarlic, minced
• 1 tablespoonFresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 cupLow sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoonOyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoonBrown sugar
• 1 tablespoonCornstarch
• 0.3 cupWater or beef broth
• 1 teaspoonToasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoonVegetable oil for stir-frying
• 2 stalkGreen onions, sliced for garnish
• 1 teaspoonSesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare all ingredients: Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. Slice the red bell pepper and julienne the carrots. Prepare the broccoli florets.

   ⏱ 10 min
2. 2

   Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, cornstarch, water or beef broth, and toasted sesame oil until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.

   ⏱ 2 min
3. 3

   Cook the noodles: Cook the lo mein or ramen noodles according to package directions until they are al dente. Drain them well and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.

   ⏱ 5 min
4. 4

   Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry until it is browned and cooked through, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.

   ⏱ 3 min
5. 5

   Stir-fry vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same wok. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.

   ⏱ 4 min
6. 6

   Combine and sauce: Return the cooked beef to the wok with the vegetables. Add the cooked and drained noodles. Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk again and pour it over all the ingredients in the wok. Toss everything together, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the noodles, beef, and vegetables.

   ⏱ 3 min
7. 7

   Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve this delicious stir-fry immediately for a satisfying weeknight meal.

   ⏱ 1 min