Easy Beef and Broccoli Noodles

Name: Easy Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried udon, ramen, soba, lo mein noodles, or spaghetti; 1 large crown broccoli (10 to 12 ounces); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced; 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, plus more for the noodles; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish (optional); Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Recipe GLPRbf4b572768a1ff

Asian

Main Course

25 min

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A quick and satisfying Asian-inspired noodle dish featuring seasoned ground beef, tender broccoli florets, and chewy noodles coated in a savory-sweet sauce. This one-pot meal comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 10, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Save recipes you love

Create a free Grocery List Plus account to save recipes, rate them, and add every ingredient to your grocery list in one tap.

Create free account Sign in

Ingredients

8 ounces dried udon, ramen, soba, lo mein noodles, or spaghetti

1 large crown broccoli (10 to 12 ounces)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced

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, plus more for the noodles

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish (optional)

Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions until just tender. Drain and set aside.
While the noodles cook, cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince the garlic and fresh ginger.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and cornstarch until smooth. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the cooked beef and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets and the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
Stir the sauce mixture once more to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated, then pour it into the skillet with the beef and broccoli. Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.25

All ingredients are standard stocks at Charlotte supermarkets—Harris Teeter, Kroger, Walmart, and ALDI all carry ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, and sesame seeds without a special trip. Ground beef and broccoli are cheap and widely available. The 25-minute claim is realistic if you're comfortable with rough knife work; browning ground beef, blooming aromatics, and simmering noodles in broth tracks true. Cost per serving lands around $2.50 to $3.00 depending on ground beef price, with no premium ingredients driving it higher. It reheats well and scales easily for a family, though it needs active stovetop time and constant attention during the sauce stage to avoid scorching. A solid midweek option with no real friction, though nothing distinguishes it from dozens of similar stir-fry noodle bowls.