Description
A flavorful and colorful Beef Stir Fry with Noodles combining tender strip steak with a medley of fresh vegetables and a savory, slightly sweet sauce. This quick and easy stir fry is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, featuring a homemade sauce made with beef and chicken broths, soy sauce, honey, and spices, served over delicious ramen noodles.
Ingredients
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Meat Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Stir Fry
- 1 1/4 lb strip steak (or flank steak or top sirloin)
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil (can substitute olive or vegetable oil)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 8 oz mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 oz ramen noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine garlic salt, celery salt, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and chili powder. Use this seasoning mixture to evenly coat the strip steak pieces. This will infuse the beef with a balanced, savory flavor base.
- Make the Sauce: In another bowl, mix together cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Then add beef broth, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, hot sauce, and ground ginger. Whisk thoroughly until smooth, ensuring the cornstarch is fully dissolved for a thickening effect during cooking.
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the strip steak into thin strips against the grain for tenderness. Season with the prepared meat seasoning. This ensures quick cooking and a tender bite.
- Heat the Pan and Oil: Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the peanut oil. Allow it to heat until shimmering but not smoking, which is essential for proper stir-frying without burning the oil.
- Sear the Beef: Add the seasoned beef strips to the hot pan and sear quickly for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove beef from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking while you prepare the vegetables.
- Deglaze with Wine: Pour the dry white wine into the pan to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. This adds depth of flavor to the stir fry sauce.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add broccoli florets, julienned carrots, sliced yellow onion, snap peas, mushrooms, and red bell pepper to the pan. Stir fry the vegetables over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp and vibrant in color.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the beef strips to the pan with the vegetables. Stir the prepared sauce again and pour it over the beef and vegetables. Stir consistently to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is cooked through.
- Cook the Noodles: While the stir fry is cooking, prepare the ramen noodles separately according to package instructions, typically boiling for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Serve: Plate the cooked ramen noodles and ladle the beef and vegetable stir fry over the top. Garnish as desired and serve immediately for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Strip steak, flank steak, or top sirloin all work well in this stir fry; choose your preferred cut for tenderness and flavor.
- Dry white wine helps deglaze the pan and adds a subtle acidity; can be substituted with extra broth if preferred.
- Peanut oil is recommended for its high smoke point, but olive or vegetable oil can be used if needed.
- Adjust hot sauce amount to your preferred spice level or omit if you want a milder dish.
- Julienne carrots and slicing vegetables uniformly ensures even cooking.
- Ramen noodles provide a quick and flavorful base, but you can substitute with rice noodles or egg noodles as well.
Keywords: beef stir fry, beef and vegetable stir fry, quick beef recipes, stir fry with noodles, Asian beef stir fry, ramen noodle stir fry