Ground Beef and Broccoli Ramen
Ground Beef and Broccoli Ramen made with simple ingredients and bold flavors your family will love. A quick and easy meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound lean ground beef see recipe notes for other options
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1-2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper cut in thin slices
- 2 packages of beef top ramen such as Maruchan or Nissin
- toasted sesame seeds optional
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth I use better than bouillon roasted beef base for great flavor
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 3 tbsp corn starch
- pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat. Add olive oil and broccoli florets. Cook florets until just tender, about 8 minutes. They should still be slightly crisp. Transfer broccoli to a plate.
- While the broccoli cooks, whisk sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until combined. Set aside.
- To the same skillet cook ground beef until no longer pink. Remove any excess grease. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and bell peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Peppers should still be crisp tender.
- Add the broccoli back to the pan with the cooked beef and veggies and pour in the sauce. Bring to a low simmer and cook 5-minutes until sauce is thickened. Stirring occasionally.
- Prepare ramen noodles in a small sauce pan following the package directions, only undercook by 1-minute. Immediately transfer just the noodles (no cooking liquid) to the pan with the beef and broccoli. Toss to combine with the sauce and serve with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Tips:
Ground meat options-
If you don't want to use ground beef in this recipe you can swap it out for ground turkey or pork.
Veggie options-
This is a great recipe to use some of your favorite veggies. Asparagus, fresh green beans, snap peas, and mushrooms would be a nice addition.
Additional toppings-
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Peanuts or cashews
- Siracha hot sauce
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 474 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 20.2g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 6.8g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 831mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.3g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 20.4g | |
| Protein 27g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 81mg | 6% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 777mg | 17% |