This Beef and Broccoli Ramen takes everything you love about classic beef and broccoli and makes it even better with chewy ramen noodles. Tender slices of beef, crisp broccoli, and a sweet, savory sauce come together in one skillet for an easy dinner that’s faster, fresher, and better than takeout.

This Beef and Broccoli Ramen is one of my favorite takeout-inspired dinners to make at home. If you’ve already tried my Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli or Broccoli Stir Fry, this recipe is another easy one you’ll definitely want to add to your dinner rotation.
The tender beef, crisp broccoli, and chewy ramen noodles are tossed in a rich homemade sauce that’s savory, slightly sweet, and packed with garlic and ginger flavor. I like to marinate the beef overnight and toss everything together around dinner time. 15 minutes of prep and dinner is ready!
Kelley’s Tips
Tips for the Best Beef and Broccoli Ramen
- Slice the Beef Thin. Thin slices cook quickly and stay tender. For easier slicing, place the steak in the freezer for 30–60 minutes before cutting.
- Cut Against the Grain. Always slice the flank steak against the grain to ensure every bite is tender, not chewy.
- Cook the Beef in Batches. Don’t overcrowd the skillet. Sear the beef in 2–3 batches over high heat so it browns instead of steams.
- Don’t Overcook the Steak. Flank steak cooks fast, usually about 2 minutes per side. Remove it from the pan as soon as it’s browned to keep it juicy.
- Cook the Ramen Just Until Tender. Slightly undercook the noodles since they’ll finish cooking when tossed with the hot sauce.
- Prep Everything First. Stir fries cook quickly, so have the sauce mixed and all of your ingredients chopped and ready before you turn on the stove.
Ingredients You’ll Need

- Beef: Flank steak or skirt steak are my top picks because they cook quickly and stay tender. You can also use ground beef for a budget-friendly option or cubed chicken thighs if you prefer chicken.
- Broccoli: Fresh broccoli gives the best texture, but frozen florets work too. Feel free to add sliced carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms for even more veggies.
- Garlic & Ginger: These fresh aromatics give the sauce its bold, classic stir-fry flavor. They make a huge difference, so I recommend using fresh if possible.
- Ramen Noodles: Any instant ramen noodles will work, just discard the seasoning packets since the homemade sauce provides all the flavor.
- Beef Broth: I use low-sodium beef broth for a rich sauce that’s not overly salty.
- Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce & Rice Wine Vinegar: This trio creates the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors that make the sauce taste just like your favorite takeout.
- Sesame Oil & Sriracha: Sesame oil adds a rich, nutty finish, while the sriracha brings just the right amount of heat. Adjust the spice level to your taste.
How to Make Beef and Broccoli Ramen
- Marinate steak: Add steak, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, corn starch, baking soda and water to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Marinate for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.

- Cook broccoli: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in broccoli and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the broccoli starts to get a little tender and some color on it. Add in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside.
- Stir Fry Beef: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet. Working in 2 batches, cook the beef over high heat for about 2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef.


- Boil Ramen: Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. They typically take about 3-4 minutes in hot water. Drain and set aside.

- Make Sauce: Meanwhile, mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside. Add sauce ingredients to the pan. Stir and simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
- Toss Together: Add the beef and broccoli back to the pan and toss in the noodles. Stir to coat everything in the sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy! You can always add a bit of chili oil to make it a bit spicier!



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Beef and Broccoli Ramen
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup water
Sitr Fry
- 4 tbsp oil, divided
- 3 cups broccoli
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8.4 ounce ramen noodles
Sauce
- 3/4 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 6 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp Sriracha, depending on how spicy you would like it
Instructions
- Marinate steak: Add steak, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, baking soda and water to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Marinate for 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
- Cook broccoli: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in broccoli and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the broccoli starts to get a little tender and some color on it. Add in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside.
- Stir fry beef: To the same skillet add in 1 more tbsp of oil to the pan. When the oil is glistening add in half of the beef (cook in 2 batches). Allow the beef to get crispy and brown on one side before flipping. Sauté for 2 minutes per side and remove beef from the pan. Repeat with the remaining beef.
- Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. They typically take about 3-4 minutes in hot water. Drain and set aside.
- Make sauce: Meanwhile, mix together all of the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.Add sauce ingredients to the pan. Stir and simmer until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the beef and broccoli back to the pan and toss in the noodles. Stir to coat everything in the sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy! You can always add a bit of chili oil to make it a bit spicier!
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joey
I’ll bet that the people who found it too salty added the flavor packets instead of discarding them.
Strawberry
My thoughts exactly Joey!!
Shades McGuff
No, I will not stand for this. Discarded the seasoning packs??? You are doing wrong by the name of Ramen Noodles. Yeah, it may have too much salt to kill a horse. But if you want to discard it, make a better sauce. Because you don’t put one out for the other.
Rachel k
Made this several times and love it! This time I used some left over risotto and it was perfect! Thank you!
Kelley
So glad you enjoyed it!
Heather
My thoughts is it has potential with less sauce. The sauce to noodle ratio was off. I never thought I would say this but the flavors were too pungent and a bit salty so I had to add water to the dish to dilute it a bit, which made the noddles mushy. THe salty part was my fault because I forgot to get low sodium soy sauce. I’ll try again this time cutting the sauce down in half and maybe more veggies. Thanks for the recipe!
Kelley
Hi Heather,
Sorry about that! You could always cut the sauce ingredients in half and low sodium soy sauce with definitely help.
Thanks!
Kelley
Dennis
I read comments from people who thought that this recipe was terrible.
I followed the instructions of the recipe to the letter and was rewarded with a dish that was wonderful.
To the extent that my thoughts might be of interest to anyone, I’ve lived in Manhattan’s Chinatown for 39 years and have been dining it the cuisine offered therein since 1978.
I thank and praise Chef Savvey!
Kelley
Hi Dennis,
Thank you so much for your feedback!! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this!
Thanks again!
Kelley
Atif
Like it
Michelle louise barnes
I used chicken to make this recipe and it turned out delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
Nathan
Hi Michelle,
Sounds great! I’m glad it turned out well for you! Thank you for trying this recipe!
Nathan
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Lauren
Made this last week for dinner. My husband and I love to try new recipes and joke afterwards about whether the recipe was worthy enough to go in the recipe box or not. If it’s worth making again then it goes in. This one went into the recipe box for sure.
One thing I would change for the next time would be to only cook the ramen half way because then when it’s added into the sauce it continues to cook and you don’t want it to get too mushy.
Reshma
Wondering if you could use chicken instead of beef? Would you still marinade overnight?
Kelley
Hi Reshma,
Yes you can absolutely use chicken instead of beef in this recipe. I would still marinate it for at least an hour, or overnight.
Thanks!
Kelley
Karen
If I substitute chicken for the beef, would I also use chicken broth instead of beef broth?
Kelley
Hi Karen!
Yes chicken broth would be a good substitute!
Thanks & Enjoy,
Kelley
Julie
Really really yummy!! Personal preference next time I will use more broccoli and a.little less noodles but the flavor was amazing!!!???
Macdo
Wasn’t sure if this would be successful, but just made and it was fab!