Black Pepper Steak and Noodle Stir-Fry
with broccoli
This savory, quick-cooking stir-fry first appeared on a meal plan in 2021. It gets its unique flavor from plenty of black pepper, so don't skimp on it!
Smarts: Steaming the broccoli ahead of time ensures it is already tender so that you can focus on getting the steak cooked just right.
Ingredients
- Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
- Water - 1 cup
- Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1/3 cup
- Brown sugar - 3 Tbsp
- Black pepper - 1 tsp
- Oil, toasted sesame - 1 tsp
- Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/2 tsp
- Steak, flank or skirt - 1 lb , thinly sliced against the grain (sub any cut of steak)
- Broccoli - 1 lb , chopped
- Mushrooms, any type - 8 oz , sliced (look for pre-sliced to save time)
- Noodles, lo mein - 8 oz (sub spaghetti)
- Green onions - 2 stalks , chopped, green and white parts combined
- Cornstarch - 2 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
- Oil, cooking - 3 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
- Water - 1 Tbsp
Prep
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Chili steak - Place steak in the freezer for 15 minutes. (This will make it easier to slice into thin strips.)
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Broccoli / Garlic - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make sauce - Combine garlic, water (for sauce), soy sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Mushrooms - Slice mushrooms (if not pre-sliced). (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Cook noodles - Cook noodles according to package instructions. If making ahead, toss with some oil to help prevent sticking. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
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Steam broccoli - Place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel and cook on high until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
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Green onions - Chop and combine green and white parts.
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Slice steak - Thinly slice steak against the grain. Toss with some salt and pepper and then toss with first portion of cornstarch.
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Make
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Heat a wok or skillet with first portion of cooking oil over medium heat. Add steak in a single layer. Cook steak, without stirring, until golden brown on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip steak and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until steak is just cooked through, ~2 minutes more. Transfer steak to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Add second portion of oil and then mushrooms to pan. Saute until mushrooms are very tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
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Pour sauce over mushrooms and bring to a simmer.
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Whisk together second portion of cornstarch and water (for steak). Stir into simmering sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
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Add noodles and broccoli to pan and stir to coat in sauce.
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Remove pan from heat and fold in steak.
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Serve noodles with green onions and some extra red pepper flakes or some hot sauce if you’d like. Enjoy!
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