Quick Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry with Noodles

• 8 oz (227g) dried noodles (udon, ramen, soba, or even spaghetti)
• 1 TBSP (15 ml) oil
• 1 lb (454g) ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) chicken stock
• 1/3 cup (45g) peanuts, for garnish
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• 1 TBSP (15 ml) corn starch
• 5 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 inch (2.5 cm) fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
• 1.5 TBSP (22 ml) honey
• 3 TBSP (45 ml) oyster sauce
• 1/2 tsp Sambal Oelek, or more to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and ground beef, and cook on medium heat for about 6 minutes, until the beef is cooked through and the onion is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In the meantime, cook the noodles about 1.5 minutes less than the package instructions to al dente.

3. 3

   Add the broccoli florets and chicken stock, cover the pan, and cook for 2–3 minutes, until the broccoli is a bit tender and bright green.

4. 4

   Whisk all the sauce ingredients together.

5. 5

   Pour the sauce over the beef and stir in the noodles. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the noodles are cooked through. Garnish with peanuts and green onions.