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Bold Spicy Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry with Beef and Vegetables

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A quick and easy stir-fry featuring tender beef, chewy ramen noodles, and fresh vegetables tossed in a bold chili-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, fresh cilantro or basil leaves, extra sliced green chilies

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the beef against the grain. Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets, julienne carrots, and slice bell pepper and green onions. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
  2. Boil ramen noodles in salted water according to package instructions but undercook by 1 minute. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil to keep separate.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until smooth. Adjust heat or sweetness to taste.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add beef in a single layer and sear without stirring for about 2 minutes, then stir-fry until just browned. Remove beef and set aside.
  5. In the same wok, add more oil if needed. Cook garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add green onions last.
  6. Return beef to wok with noodles and pour sauce over. Toss gently to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce clings to ingredients.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or chili sauce if needed. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Slightly undercook noodles to prevent mushiness. Keep heat high and toss constantly to avoid burning. Marinate beef in sauce for 15 minutes for deeper flavor. Adjust spice level by varying chili garlic sauce or adding fresh chilies. For gluten-free, use tamari and rice noodles.

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