Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry

Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry

from Mary's Whole Life

Serves 4

Stir Fry Sauce:

1/2 c coconut aminos

2 t sesame oil

2 t rice vinegar

1 t garlic powder

1 t ground ginger

1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes (1/4 t for less spice)

1 t arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)

4 blocks Lotus Foods rice ramen noodles (or 12 oz. thin noodles)

1 T sesame oil

1 lb ground beef

2 c broccoli florets

1/2 c water

salt, to taste

chopped green onions (for garnish, if desired)

Whisk together sauce ingredient and set aside.  Cook ramen noodles according to package direction, drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. While the water for the noodles comes to a boil, heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef along with a pinch of salt. Cook it for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef using a slotted spoon and set it aside on a plate. Add the broccoli to the pan along with the 1/2 cup of water. Cover the pan and let the broccoli steam for 3-4 minutes until it is crisp tender. Add the ground beef back to the pan along with the cooked ramen noodles. Add the stir fry sauce and toss everything together over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens a bit. Serve with extra red pepper flakes and green onions on top, if desired. 

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