Easy Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Beef and broccoli noodles combine tender noodles, ground beef, and fresh broccoli in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dried udon ramen, soba, lo mein noodles, or spaghetti
- 1 large broccoli crown 10–12 ounces
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 inch 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Thinly sliced scallions optional
- Toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions but reduce the cooking time by about 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cool water to stop cooking.
- Cut the broccoli into small florets. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- In a bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, 3/4 cup chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking up the meat until browned.
- Add broccoli and the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir, cover, and cook for about 3 minutes until the broccoli becomes bright green and slightly tender.
- Stir the sauce again, then add it along with the cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles well. This step brings the classic flavor of beef and broccoli noodles together beautifully.
- Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or ground chicken if you want a lighter version. For a spicier dish, add chili flakes or chili garlic sauce to the sauce mixture. This recipe also works great with whole wheat noodles for added fiber.