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This crave-worthy beef stir fry with Ramen noodles hits all the garlic-soy notes you want on a weeknight, and the best part is it’s on the table in under 30 minutes. It’s the kind of thing that quickly becomes a family favorite—comfortable, unfussy, and actually pretty nourishing.
A quick weeknight meal doesn’t have to mean throwing random things in a pan and hoping for the best. This beef stir fry with Ramen noodles is fast, flavorful, and coated in a light, savory sauce that makes it feel like an actual dinner you meant to make. It’s delicious, nourishing, and very family-friendly.
If you’re building out your stir-fry rotation, the ground turkey stir-fry with cabbage is a great next move. And for the shrimp people, this sesame shrimp stir-fry never disappoints.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s healthy: You’ll get the same flavors of Chinese takeout with way less sugar and sodium.
- It’s quick & easy: Prep is minimal and cooking time clocks in at 15 minutes.
Ingredients
A full ingredient list with exact measurements is available in the recipe card below.
- Beef: Flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak works well for beef stir-fry. You can often find pre-sliced steak strips for stir-frying in the meat section of your local grocery store.
- Bell pepper: I like using green bell peppers with beef since they go so well together, but if you prefer a sweeter pepper, go for a yellow, orange, or red bell pepper.
Modifications
- Protein: This recipe would work well with chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs, shrimp, or even tofu! Cooking times will vary depending on the protein.
- Cooking oil: For more sesame flavor, use sesame oil instead of olive oil.
- White wine: You can swap this for mirin or, if you prefer cooking without alcohol, rice vinegar or beef broth.
- Noodles: Ramen noodles are perfect for stir fries! But soba noodles are a fantastic alternative.
Recipe Tip
Prior to starting dinner, whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with about 1/4-1/3 cup of soy sauce, then toss your beef into the mixture and let it marinate for 15 minutes. This will tenderize your beef beautifully, leaving you with the juiciest beef strips in your stir-fry.
How to Make Beef Stir Fry With Ramen Noodles
Step 1: Toast the Sesame Seeds and Almonds
Heat a dry skillet or wok over medium-low heat. Add the sesame seeds and almonds and toast them, shaking the pan often to prevent burning. When lightly toasted and golden, remove the pan from the heat and transfer them to a small bowl; set aside
Step 2: Cook the Noodles
Boil the Ramen noodles in a pot according to the package instructions. When done, strain them and set them aside. Toss them in a little oil to keep them from sticking together.
Step 3: Sear the Beef
Add the oil to the same skillet or wok and heat it over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the beef strips and cook for about 2 minutes on each side—just enough to brown the exterior while keeping the center medium-rare. Transfer the beef to a plate or bowl; set aside.
Step 4: Sauté the Veggies
Add a bit more oil to the pan if necessary. Add the garlic, scallions, and bell peppers and cook until tender (about 3-5 minutes), stirring often. When tender, bring the beef back to the pan.
Step 5: Simmer the Sauce
Add the wine and soy sauce and let the liquid come to a simmer for about a minute to thicken. Stir every so often to prevent it from burning.
Step 6: Toss In the Noodles
Transfer the cooked Ramen noodles into the pan along with the toasted sesame seeds and the toasted almonds. Toss to coat, and enjoy!
What to Serve With Beef Stir Fry
Storage & Reheating
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- To reheat, simply place the leftovers onto a microwave-safe plate and heat in increments of 25 seconds until heated through, or toss everything into a pan and heat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marinate your beef strips in cornstarch and soy sauce before cooking. See the recipe tip above for details.
Ramen noodles are my absolute favorite, but you could also use soba, rice noodles, or even some rice if you prefer rice.
Yes! Always cook your noodle as per the package’s instructions and toss the noodles in at the end prior to serving.
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Easy Beef Stir Fry with Ramen Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 TBSP olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 lb sirloin steak strips, Sometimes labeled as beef stir fry strips
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 TBSP dry white wine, You could also use mirin or rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 6 scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- 2 packages of Instant Ramen noodles, cooked, Discard the flavor packet.
Instructions
- Cook the Ramen noodles in a pot as per the package’s instructions. When done, strain them and set them aside.
- Cook the beef. Add the oil to the same skillet or wok and heat it over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the beef strips and cook for about two minutes each side—just enough to brown the exteriors with a medium-rare center. Transfer the beef to a plate or bowl; set aside.
- Cook the veggies. Add a bit more oil to the pan if necessary. Add the garlic, scallions, and bell peppers and cook until tender (3-5 mins.), stirring often. When tender, bring the beef back to the pan. Add the wine and soy sauce and let the liquid come to a simmer for about a minute to thicken. Stir every so often to prevent it from burning.
- Add in the cooked Ramen noodles, toasted sesame seeds, and the toasted almonds; toss to evenly coat in the sauce. Enjoy!
This stir fry was delicious, a big hit with the teenagers as well!!
If toddlers or teenagers approve, it’s a win. Haha.
Delicious, easy, and beautiful! This is a welcome addition to my Asian recipe rotation. Love beef and noodles so much! Thanks for sharing :)
You’re so welcome, Traci!
What a delicious and flavourful recipe. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome!
This was absolutely delicious! Perfect for the small amount of beef I had!
I’m so glad!
Yum, this beef stir fry looks delicious. Soy and sesame is such a great combination.
Thank you! It’s a great flavor combo.
Love this stir fry recipe, the best weeknight meal!
Thank you!
Flavorful combination of ingredients in this stir fry recipe. Thanks for sharing
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
I made it yesterday for the dinner and it was an instant hit! Thank you for this easy recipe.
You’re so welcome!
Holy WOW!!
This was quick, easy, and unfortunately a family favorite so I definitely need to double my recipe next time! 🤣
This will immediately be added to our family favorites!!
I’m so glad it was a hit! I’ll never know how you cook for four growing kiddos. You’re a master.