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I love using beef mince/ground beef in my recipes. It’s a low-cost option, the kids happily eat it and it’s so incredibly quick and easy to prepare. This dinner is effortless with the noodles all being cooked in the one pan (because some nights even waiting for water to boil isn’t an option) and it’s a great “catch-all” meal where you can use up whatever veg you have in the fridge. Two big handfuls of vegetables are required for this recipe; some great options are bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, carrot, mushrooms, bok choy or baby corn. Aside from being easy, this sauce is outrageously delicious. The hoisin sauce makes it sweet and sticky with a great depth of flavour and if that’s not all wonderful enough, you can have this delicious family dinner on the table in less than 20 minutes!

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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp mirin

Stir-fry

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic, freshly minced
  • 500 g beef mince/ground beef
  • 2 cups broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1.75 cups water, divided
  • 200 g thin egg noodles
  • 1 tbsp corn flour/cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 spring onion/scallion, finely sliced

Instructions

  1. To make the sauce, combine the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat a large, heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the beef mince and cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go.
  4. Add the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until caramelised.
  5. Add the broccoli, place the lid on and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Push the beef and broccoli mixture to the outside of the pan to make a well in the middle.
  7. Pour in 1.5 cups of water and add the uncooked noodles to the centre of the pan. Cook, covered, without stirring for 1 minute. Flip the noodles and cook for another 1 minute, covered, or until the noodles are just pliable.
  8. Using tongs, toss the noodles through the beef and broccoli.
  9. Combine the corn flour with the remaining 1/4 cup of water.
  10. Add the corn flour and water mixture to the stir-fry and cook, tossing with tongs for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and created a lovely glaze around the noodles.
  11. Season to taste with the tamari or soy sauce.
  12. Serve scattered with sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Quick Beef and Broccoli noodles are perfect for making ahead of time, ready for when times are busy. Simply prepare the meal as per the recipe and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

LEFTOVERS

Quick Beef and Broccoli Noodles leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container. This recipe is not suitable to freeze.

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Pan, skillet, wok, frying pan
  • Cuisine: Asian
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FAQs

How do you thicken beef and broccoli? ›

To thicken beef and broccoli, you can mix 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a small amount of water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the simmering sauce and stir until it thickens. Adjust the consistency as needed. Mix together a teaspoon of corn starch with enough water to dissolve it so it looks milky.

How to cook Trader Joe's beef and broccoli? ›

Heat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Finely slice Beef Skirt Steak into small strips and place in the warmed skillet. Once meat is cooked about half way (about 4-5 minutes or so), add in chopped Trader Joe's stir fry vegetables. Sauté for an additional 5-8 minutes.

What is Chinese beef and broccoli sauce made of? ›

The sauce is a combination of beef stock, light and dark soy sauce, Chinese rice wine (you can swap for sherry if you haven't got rice wine), sesame oil, sugar, white pepper and black pepper. Fry up slices of very thinly sliced flank/skirt steak. Remove from the pan, then fry up plenty of tenderstem broccoli.

Can you use flour instead of cornstarch for beef and broccoli? ›

Flour can be substituted for corn starch to thicken the brown sauce for this beef and broccoli recipe. More flour is needed to have the same thickening affect as the corn starch. If you are swapping out the cornstarch for flour, add a tablespoon at at time to the sauce and thoroughly whisk it in.

Is it better to thicken beef stew with flour or cornstarch? ›

Cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. When a gravy, sauce, soup or stew recipe calls for flour, use half as much cornstarch to thicken. To thicken hot liquids, first mix cornstarch with a little cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into hot liquid until blended.

How do you thicken watery broccoli soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

How do you make beef sauce thicker? ›

Use Flour and Water

Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency. Test with a spoon.

How do you make broccoli not watery? ›

A steamer basket will lift your broccoli out of the liquid and off the bottom of the pan, preventing it from becoming soggy.

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