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beef and broccoli with noodles
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Beef Broccoli Noodles

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This Beef and Broccoli Noodles will blow your mind. The beef and broccoli sauce is easy and delicious. The udon noodles are chewy in the best way possible. The best part is that it is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Wok
Cuisine: Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups of broccoli florets cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2-3 packages of frozen udon
  • 3 stalks of green onions white part and green parts seperated
  • 2 tablespoon of minced garlicBeef and Broccoli Sauce Ingredients
  • ½ cup of water
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 teaspoon cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Microwave the udon noodles: In a large microwavable bowl, add the frozen udon noodles and add 1 cup of water. Microwave for 3 minutes or until the noodles are defrosted. Once defrosted, drain and set aside.
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  3. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the water, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, low sodium soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
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  5. Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary. Make sure the ground is crispy. 
  6.  
  7. Sauté the aromatics: Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet with the beef. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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  9. Cook the broccoli: Toss in the broccoli florets and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until they turn vibrant green but are still crisp-tender.
  10. Combine everything: Lower the heat to medium, pour in the prepared sauce, and bring it to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken for 1-2 minutes, then add the cooked udon noodles, tossing everything together to coat the noodles evenly.
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  12. Finish and serve: Remove from heat, garnish with the green parts of the green onions, and chili crisp for heat. 

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the udon noodles: Frozen udon cooks quickly, so keep an eye on them to ensure they stay chewy and springy. Overcooking will make them too soft, and they’ll lose their texture when mixed with the sauce. 

  • Cut broccoli evenly: Make sure your broccoli florets are cut into similar bite-sized pieces so they cook evenly and maintain a nice crunch. You want them tender but still slightly crisp to add texture to the dish.  
  • Brown the ground beef: color means flavor so make sure to crisp up the ground beef. It will take an extra 5 minutes but it is so worth it. 

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