Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Servings 5

The popular Chinese restaurant beef and broccoli stir fry gets a delicious twist with ramen noodles, in this fantastic easy 30 minute meal recipe!

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If you love traditional beef and broccoli stir fry, you have to try it with ramen noodles – it’s so good!

This ramen stir fry recipe is sort of like if you took beef and broccoli and chow mein noodles, then mixed them together. It’s a super easy and complete meal, all made in one skillet >> also known as, my favorite type of dinner.

step by step photos for homemade beef and broccoli

Ramen Stir Fry Ingredients

Let’s break it down.

  • The Meat – the best type of meat to use for this ramen stir fry recipe is sirloin (preferred) or flank steak. These cuts have a great mix of lean meat and fat, work best for high heat and fast cooking, and still end up being tender. I would avoid fattier cuts like chuck roast or round roast, which take much longer to cook – save those for stew! Trim any excess fat and slice across the grain, which results in more tender cooked pieces of steak.
  • The Broccoli – I prefer fresh broccoli for this recipe, but you can certainly use frozen florets (thawed.)
  • The Noodles – nothing fancy here! Just buy the cheap ramen soup noodles that you get at your local grocery store (and discard the seasoning packet.)
  • The Sauce – so, the list is long, sorry! Pretty typical of most Asian stir fry recipes. But each ingredient really matters. The soy sauce, beef broth, and sesame oil provide a savory umami flavor; the honey and hoisin lend some sweetness to the dish, the rice vinegar makes it a little tangy, and the garlic and ginger add a bright aromatic component. The cornstarch is used as a thickening agent and the cracked red pepper flakes give the overall dish a little heat. It all balances together to create a fantastic mouth watering sauce!
homemade beef and broccoli ramen noodle stir fry in ornate bowl

How to Make Beef Ramen Stir Fry

Don’t be overwhelmed by the long list of ingredients, which are all pretty standard in Asian cooking. Once you gather everything together, the actual process is super quick!

Boil your ramen noodles (which only takes 2-3 minutes) and set aside. In the same pan, you’ll sear the meat, steam the broccoli, then add the steak back to the pan, along with the cooked noodles and sauce, stir, and done!

Recipe Variations

Stir Fry recipes are usually pretty forgiving and versatile. This one is no different, although I wouldn’t mess with the sauce.

  • Swap out the beef for chicken – cut up chicken thighs into bite sized pieces, follow the same process as you would with the beef, but add an additional 2 minutes to the cooking time until they’re cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Skip the meat entirely and make it vegetarian – omit the beef, substitute vegetable broth for the beef broth, and add in additional vegetables like onion, carrots, and bell pepper.
  • Use a different noodle – if you’re dead set again Ramen noodles, you could use udon noodles instead.
overhead picture of homemade beef and broccoli ramen stir fry

There were exactly zero complaints from the family the first time I served this beef and broccoli recipe, which was a clear indication that I would be making it over and over…and I have. It’s in regular rotation now. Put it on your weekly menu!

Other Stir Fry Recipes We Love!

Here are some other quick and easy stir fry recipes that are in constant rotation at my house. Definite family favorites!

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Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 5
The popular Chinese restaurant Beef and Broccoli stir fry gets a delicious twist with ramen noodles, in this fantastic easy 30 minute meal recipe!

Ingredients 

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, , minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes

For the Stir Fry

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, , seasoning packets discarded
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, , divided
  • 1 pound sirloin steak, , trimmed of fat and sliced into 1 1/2-inch strips (about 1/4-inch thickness)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Sesame seeds, , garnish

Instructions 

  • Make the sauce: in a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch until combined and no lumps remain. Add in the beef broth, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cracked red pepper; whisk to incorporate everything. Set aside.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to boil; cook ramen until just tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking longer. Drizzle with the 1 teaspoon sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  • In a large nonstick skillet warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is glistening hot, season steak with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes, without moving, to allow them to brown well on one side. Then stir and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, until cooked through. Remove the steak from skillet and drain off any accumulated grease.
  • Add the other tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, along with the broccoli. Add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet and cover. Steam broccoli for 2 minutes. (Broccoli should be bright green and fork tender, but not mushy.)
  • Transfer the steak back to the skillet, along with cooked noodles.
  • Give the sauce a stir and pour into the skillet; using tongs, mix together the ingredients as the sauce cooks. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until everything is coated and warmed through.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1585mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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Karen
May 18, 2026 5:54 pm

Hi Amy
Made your beef and broccoli ramen stir fry this evening for supper and it was delicious! I used chow mein noodles. The sauce was super tasty and just an easy meal to make. Will definitely be making again. Thank you. Cheers

Shannon
May 18, 2026 4:41 pm

So delicious!!! Even my uber picky 14 yo loved it. I only used one pack of ramen because that is all my son would let me have. One more pack would have been perfect to sop up more delicious sauce.

Penny Stroud
March 13, 2026 4:41 pm

This is delicious, I used vegetables. ๐Ÿฅฐ

Shannon
May 18, 2026 4:43 pm
Reply to  Penny Stroud

What veggies did you use? I was thinking of making it vegetarian too.

Lynn
January 14, 2026 4:24 pm

Hubby loved it.He ate 2 helpings. I thought it was good. Made it exactly as written.

Wendy Piggott
April 29, 2025 3:09 pm

I loved this recipe! Was delicious!

Danielle
April 3, 2025 12:36 pm

I made a TikTok using your recipe and people loved it!! I gave you a shout out and added your link in my comments. Itโ€™s such a great recipe and my whole family loved it! Thanks ?

Sandi
April 2, 2025 3:27 pm

It was really good! Nice balance of salty/sweet… I used chicken thighs because that is all I had so a bit dry but I will be sure to use steak next time!

Jen
January 31, 2025 8:34 pm

Can the meat and sauce be cooked in the crockpot? If so, how long? Low for 6-8 hours??

Janelle
December 3, 2024 7:40 pm

Really enjoyed this recipe! I added carrots, red bell pepper, onion, and water chestnuts to it and have had it with the noodles but also over rice. Then just doubled the meat and sauce.

Jess
September 24, 2024 3:20 pm

I liked everything about this recipe, except that it was too sweet for my family. I will definitely make it again, but I’ll halve the hoisin and honey.

Sandy
September 18, 2024 4:44 pm

This was excellent! I swapped out 2 of the 3 cups of broccoli with red bell pepper and onion. I already had leftover sliced flank steak so I used that and just added it the end with the ramen noodles.

Alisha
August 6, 2024 4:39 pm

This sauce is awesome!! My family loves this dish! Thanks for sharing your talents with the world!

Sharon P
April 1, 2024 3:11 pm

This was a HUGE win for me and my hubby. Thanks for the recipe

Sylvia A Barrows
September 28, 2025 3:38 am
Reply to  Sharon P

Love it

Leslie
March 11, 2024 6:47 pm

This exceeded our expectations – entire family loved it. Thanks so much for sharing!

Alisha
February 29, 2024 8:13 am

This broccoli beef stir fry was awesome! It has such a great blend of flavors! My family gobbled it right up!

analeihi
April 25, 2024 8:14 am
Reply to  Alisha

I hope it tastes I like the comments cuz imma try make it tonight

Lynzie Paine
February 21, 2024 7:52 am

This was MOUTHWATERING!!!! Omggggg no need to look any further. This is the best!! Instead of the regular ramen packets- I wanted something healthier without a ton of additives so I bought the oceans halo ramen noodles brand and cooked according to the package. It was amazing! And I used ground ginger instead of freshly grated and it was great! I used a lot less than called for because ground ginger is more potent. I will be making this regularly!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Cindy
February 15, 2024 5:34 pm

This was a great recipe. It comes together easily and tastes great. Just a little kick. I used frozen broccoli florets and only used half the olive oil. Delicious!

D
February 12, 2024 11:42 am

I made this 2 nights in a row. We loved it!

Kw
February 11, 2024 11:05 am

So delicious

Lynn
February 10, 2024 7:32 pm

This was SO yummy!! Loved by all, thanks so much. Will make again for sure.

Carol S
February 8, 2024 7:27 am

Both my husband and I loved this. I didnโ€™t have hoisin and it turned out great.

Diane
February 1, 2024 7:58 am

I’ve made this several times and it’s a family favorite. Can this be frozen. Maybe freeze with everything except the noodles and add the noddles once defrosted?

Julie
January 7, 2024 8:52 pm

This is a yummy recipe and easy. I add red bell pepper, carrots and mushrooms and a splash of dry sherry.. I also velvetized the meat with cornstarch, seaseame oil, garlic/onion poweder. and a splash of soy sauce and sherry. I also use the seasoning packet for the beef bullion and the rest in the veggie steaming, along with a splash of sherry. My husband loves this dish.

Denise
January 2, 2024 6:12 pm

Itโ€™s absolutely delicious ! Anyone know how many calories in a serving by chance?

Clarice
December 21, 2023 6:51 am

I canโ€™t recommend this recipe enough! Easy and very tasty. Will definitely be on regular rotation at my house!

Laura
November 8, 2023 3:41 pm

Made this tonight! Good with any protein! Added sautรฉed onions and mushrooms. Will make again!

Misty Byrd
November 7, 2023 5:33 pm

Quick weeknight dinner!!
Very delicious!!

Rana
October 24, 2023 8:02 pm

My kids and I loved this recipe!

Tiffany M
October 20, 2023 6:36 pm

My daughter asks me to make this all the time since the first time I made it. She loves it!!!

Erin
January 17, 2024 5:48 pm
Reply to  Tiffany M

My husband and 2 teenagers loved this dish.

Makayla
October 16, 2023 3:40 pm

Absolutely amazing

Massiel
September 22, 2023 5:37 pm

We all loved this recipe so much quick simple and delicious! My kids went for 3rds lol.

Brianna
July 24, 2023 4:22 pm

This recipe is FIRE! My boyfriend and I love making this often!! So soo good!

Brandy
July 16, 2023 5:47 pm

This came out very good

Britt
June 21, 2023 5:29 pm

I am by no means a cook, but I have been testing the waters a bit. When I tell you my boyfriend thought I ordered from a restaurant LOL Very good. Easy to make. Adding to my list

Kati
June 7, 2023 7:34 pm

Great flavor!!! I added extra noodles and beef! Worked great with steak for stew!

Lynn
June 1, 2023 4:48 pm

This recipe was a big hit with my husband and son! It was VERY flavorful!

Heather
April 23, 2023 11:57 am

Love this recipe! The sauce is delicious! We used traditional ramen noodles and not the packages that come with the seasoning.

Linda
March 24, 2023 3:14 pm

So good. I added mushrooms, cut baby corn and water chestnuts!

Stacey Keller
March 23, 2023 2:53 pm

This recipe was SO easy and delicious – I will definitely be making this again@

Robin
January 25, 2023 3:53 pm

This was so good and easy! Highly recommend

Joy Cunningham
January 17, 2023 1:33 pm

This was a delicious recipe and all the spices gave it just the right zing. Thanks for sharing this to make our “fake-out” so much tastier!

Liz
January 4, 2023 4:16 pm

My family (husband and two young kids) loves this meal, and the leftovers are even better (when thereโ€™s any left!)

Bree
December 11, 2022 7:53 pm

This is as absolutely delicious!!!

Doris DeChane
October 19, 2022 4:26 pm

The broccoli, ramen, beef stir fry was very good.

Boop
September 11, 2022 7:51 am

Delicious and quick to make, thank you for sharing.

Bianca W.
September 8, 2022 6:54 pm

It was a big hit. My boyfriend loves Asian inspired dishes, he really enjoyed this one.

Carol Mitchell
August 24, 2022 4:53 pm

We really liked this recipe. I see that some people doubled the sauce ingredients. I will do that next time. It was probably just me, but the recipe took quite a bit of time to prepare.

Bigrae
August 16, 2022 7:38 pm

Great recipe!! Doubled the sauce but not the honey. Super yummy!!

Amy
August 15, 2022 5:15 pm

This was excellent!!

Susannah
August 7, 2022 7:46 am

Whole family gobbled this up!!