Free recipeChinese · stir fry
Chinese-Style Beef & Broccoli Rice Noodles
Quickly seared beef and crisp-tender broccoli are tossed with rice noodles in a savory ginger-soy coating. Prep everything before heating the pan so the fast cooking feels relaxed, not rushed.
- 35 min in all
- 20 min hands-on
- Serves 4
- A little care
Allergen flags
Corn · Gluten · Molluscs · Soy
Tonight flags allergens cautiously, from each ingredient. Always check the labels on what you buy.
Ingredients
- Beef flank steak, sliced thinly across the grain1.25 lb
- Rice noodle9 oz
- Broccoli, cut into small florets1 medium head
- Soy sauce4 tbsp
- Oyster sauce2 tbsp
- Ginger, finely grated1 tbsp
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Cornstarch1 tbsp
- Canola oil2 tbsp
Method
- 1
Prep the stir-fry
Slice the beef flank steak across the grain, cut the broccoli into small florets, grate the ginger, and mince the garlic.
- 2
Soak the noodles
Prepare the rice noodle according to its package directions in a large pot, then drain well and set aside while still warm.
7 minTip: Rice noodle brands vary; check early to avoid over-softening.
- 3
Mix the sauce
Whisk the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and 60 ml water in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- 4
Sear the beef
Heat half the canola oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add beef flank steak in a single layer, season with 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper, and turn once.
5 minTip: Sear in batches; adding all the beef at once can cool the pan.
- 5
Stir-fry the broccoli
Add the remaining canola oil, broccoli, ginger, and garlic to the wok over high heat. Stir and toss, then return the beef to the pan.
7 min - 6
Toss and serve
Add the rice noodle and sauce to the wok over medium-high heat. Toss, then taste and adjust with salt and black pepper before serving.
4 min
Why Tonight would pick this
- Ready in 35 minutes, so it fits a busy weeknight.
- A Chinese night to keep the week interesting.
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