Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for noodles)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound sirloin steak, trimmed and sliced into 1½-inch strips (about ¼-inch thick)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • ½ cup water (for steaming broccoli)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch until completely smooth with no lumps. Add the beef broth, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
  2. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packets) and cook until just tender, about 2-3 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Season the sliced steak with salt and pepper. Add the beef to the hot skillet in a single layer and let it cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to develop a good sear on one side. Stir and continue cooking for about 2 more minutes until the beef is cooked through but still tender. Transfer the beef to a clean plate and drain any excess grease from the skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the broccoli florets. Pour in ½ cup water, then immediately cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the broccoli to steam for 2 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. The broccoli should be fork-tender but still have a slight crunch.
  5. Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the broccoli. Add the cooked ramen noodles. Give the prepared sauce a quick stir (the cornstarch may have settled) and pour it into the skillet. Using tongs, gently toss all ingredients together as the sauce heats and thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Make sure everything is evenly coated with the sauce and heated through.
  6. Transfer the stir fry to serving plates or bowls while hot. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.