Thin beef strips and broccoli are tossed with rice noodles, soy sauce, ginger and sesame. Measure noodles by dry weight for a repeatable four-portion meal.
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Preparation: 20 min | Cooking: 15 min | Total: 35 min | Servings: 4
Measuring ingredients
A US cup means 240 ml. Follow the dry or cooked measurement stated for each ingredient.
Storage and reheating
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate covered for up to 4 days. Reheat thoroughly.
Recipe card
Beef and Broccoli Rice Noodles
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare dry rice noodles according to the package, then drain. Separate any clumps gently; do not measure the noodles after cooking.
- Heat half the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear beef in batches for 2–3 minutes, turning until cooked through, then transfer to a clean plate.
- Add remaining oil, broccoli and 60 ml water. Cover and cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Uncover and stir in ginger for 30 seconds.
- Return beef and add noodles, soy sauce and sesame. Toss over heat for 1–2 minutes until hot. Add pepper and salt only as needed; serve four portions.
Estimated nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 419 kcal |
| Protein | 30.3 g |
| Fat | 10.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrate (including fiber) | 50.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Sugar | 1.3 g |
| Sodium | 734 mg |
Estimates are calculated from the ingredient amounts and standard food composition references, divided into the stated number of equal servings. They are not laboratory measurements. Brands, substitutions, optional additions and portion sizes can change the result. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.
Together in the kitchen
At the counter this divides itself almost naturally: one person slices the lean beef thinly against the grain and grates the fresh ginger, while the other cooks the rice noodles and cuts the broccoli into even florets.
Kitchen Testing Note
On my first attempt I threw all the beef into the skillet at once and simply left it there when the broccoli went in with the splash of water under the lid: the meat immediately released its juices and stewed tough instead of searing. Since then I sear the beef strips in small batches over high heat and move them to a clean plate until the broccoli is steamed crisp-tender.
Frequently asked questions
Does the sauce need a thickening slurry?
No slurry is included in this formula. The small amount of soy sauce seasons the strands and beef without creating a heavy coating. Adding starch would change the intended texture and require a different balance of liquid.
Why are the broccoli stems still hard?
Large stalk pieces can lag behind their fine tops. Trim florets into similar sizes and check the thicker parts during the covered stage. The target is tender-crisp broccoli, with some bite rather than raw, woody centres.
Which ingredient details matter for this recipe?
Cutting the beef across the grain shortens the muscle fibres in each strip, making the texture easier to bite. Keep strips thin and similar in size so they behave consistently in the hot pan. Small batches preserve contact with the skillet instead of letting all the meat sit in released liquid.
Rice noodles vary considerably in thickness and preparation, so their package directions matter more than a universal boiling time. Separate drained strands gently before the final toss. The soy, ginger and sesame mixture is a light seasoning, not a thick sweet sauce. Broccoli provides a firmer contrast, with the covered water stage softening it before it joins the noodles.
How should I cut the beef for these rice noodles?
Use thin strips cut across the grain. Sear them in batches rather than crowding all the beef into the pan at once.
Do the rice noodles cook in the beef and broccoli sauce?
No. Prepare the dry noodles according to their package and drain them first. Add the prepared noodles only for the final brief toss.
More recipes to try: Sesame Ground Beef Noodles · Beef and Barley Soup.
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