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Easy Chinese Beef & Broccoli Noodles is a simple yet delicious recipe that combines the flavors of beef, broccoli, and noodles in a savory and satisfying dish. The dish is a popular Chinese takeout meal, and now you can make it in the comfort of your own home with just a few simple ingredients.
How To Make:
To make the dish, you will need beef sirloin, broccoli florets, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and Chinese noodles. First, you will need to cook the noodles according to the package instructions and set them aside.
Next, you will prepare the beef and broccoli. Cut the beef into thin slices and mix it with cornstarch, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Heat a skillet over high heat and cook the beef until it's browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, cook the broccoli, garlic, and ginger until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Add hoisin sauce and soy sauce to the skillet and mix well. Then, add the cooked beef to the skillet and toss everything together.
Finally, add the cooked noodles to the skillet and mix everything together. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Easy Chinese Beef & Broccoli Noodles!
This dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner, and it's also great for meal prep. You can make a large batch of the dish and have it for lunch or dinner throughout the week. Plus, it's a healthier alternative to traditional Chinese takeout, as you can control the ingredients and the amount of sodium in the dish.
Tips:
To promote tenderness, cut the beef against the grain.
After cooking the noodles as directed on the package, rinse them in cold water to stop them from sticking together.
Use a wok or a large skillet to stir-fry the beef and broccoli quickly over high heat. This will help to maintain the texture of the vegetables and the meat.
To make the sauce, mix the ingredients in a small bowl before adding it to the wok. This will help the sauce to thicken and coat the noodles evenly.
Serve the dish immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or sliced scallions for extra flavor and texture.
Variations:
Substitute the beef with chicken, pork, or shrimp to create different variations of the dish.
Add other vegetables such as snow peas, bell peppers, or mushrooms to add more flavor and nutrition.
Use different types of noodles such as udon, rice noodles, or soba noodles to create different textures and flavors.
For a spicy version, add a tablespoon of chili paste or Sriracha to the sauce mixture.
For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add tofu or tempeh instead.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 8 oz Chinese egg noodles
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Vegetable oil should be heated to a high temperature in a big skillet. Add the sliced beef and cook until browned about 2-3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and beef broth.
Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and pour the sauce over the beef and broccoli. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to combine with the beef, broccoli, and sauce.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy!
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