Recipe compliments of Rick and Lynne
Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Crisp Ramen Noodle Cake
Cuisine: Oriental Type: Main Course Serves: 4
Source:
AllRecipes.com Sep/Oct 2016
Attributes:
Quick and Easy
Comments:
We've used a variety of steak cuts for this, just be sure to slice across the grain.
Serving Suggestions:
No need for rice because of the ramen noodle cake.
Ingredients:
2 (3 oz) packages ramen noodle soup (discard the flavor packet)
2 tbs. vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
3 tbs. oyster sauce
1 tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbs. cornstarch
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2-1/2 tbs. vegetable oil
1/2 pound broccoli florets
1/3 cup water
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbs. minced fresh ginger (a 2 inch piece)
1 pound flat iron steak, sliced across the grain
1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions:
Make the ramen noodle cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Break each ramen noodle block into 4 pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water.

2. Heat 1 tbs oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Spread noodles evenly to cover bottom of skillet. Cook noodles, pressing on them occasionally with a slotted spatula, until underside is golden brown, 3 to 6 minutes. Carefully flip ramen cake using a plate or cutting board and cook, pressing occasionally, until the underside is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Slide cake onto a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Do not clean the skillet.

Sauce:

3. While the ramen cake cooks, whisk together water, oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and sesame oil.

Stir fry:

4. Heat 1 tbs oil in same skillet the ramen cooked in over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry 1 minute. Add water and cook, covered, over medium heat until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.

5. Heat remaining 1-1/2 tbs oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Stir-fry garlic and ginger 10 seconds. Add beef and salt and stir-fry until beef is browned, about 2 minutes.

6. Stir sauce then add to skillet and bring to a boil, stirring. Add broccoli and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

7. Slide ramen cake onto a cutting board and cut into quarters. Top each ramen wedge with 1 cup beef-broccoli mixture.

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