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Beijing Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir-Fry

A flavorful and satisfying Chinese-inspired stir-fry with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and savory ramen noodles, cooked in a wok with a soy-tamarind sauce and garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

easy

Ingredients

2cupsBroccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1poundFlank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
8ouncesRamen noodles, cooked according to package instructions, drained
1/4cupSoy sauce
2tablespoonsTamarind paste
2tablespoonsToasted sesame seeds

Step-by-Step

1

Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.

1mhigh heat
2

Add the sliced beef to the hot wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the beef is lightly browned on the edges but still pink in the center. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.

3mhigh heat
3

Add the broccoli florets to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the broccoli is crisp-tender.

4mhigh heat
4

Add the cooked ramen noodles, soy sauce, and tamarind paste to the wok. Toss everything together and continue to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the noodles are heated through and the sauce is well combined.

3mhigh heat
5

Return the cooked beef to the wok and toss everything together for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the beef is fully cooked and the dish is heated through.

2mhigh heat
6

Remove the wok from the heat and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately.

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