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This irresistible noodle dish has all the makings of a comfort food favorite. To top delightfully chewy ramen noodles, you’ll make a saucy stir-fry of beef and broccoli coated in a bold combo of sweet soy glaze, fragrant cumin-sichuan peppercorn sauce, and more.

Ethan Mick

with Ramen Noodles  & Broccoli

Cumin-Sichuan Peppercorn Beef

Ground Beef

Fresh Ramen Noodles (Previously Frozen)

Broccoli

Garlic

Cumin & Sichuan Peppercorn Sauce

Chicken Demi-Glace

Soy Glaze

Black & White Sesame Seeds

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Ingredients

Fill a medium pot with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the **broccoli**; cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the stem, then cut the broccoli into small florets. Peel and roughly chop **2 cloves of garlic**. In a bowl, combine the **cumin-sichuan sauce**, **soy glaze**, **demi-glace**, and **2 tablespoons of water**.

Prepare the ingredients & make the sauce:

In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat **1/3 cup of water** to boiling on high. Once boiling, carefully add the **broccoli florets** in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Loosely cover the pan with foil and cook, without stirring, 4 to 6 minutes, or until the water has cooked off and the broccoli is lightly browned. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.

Cook the broccoli:

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of **olive oil** on medium-high until hot. Add the **beef**, **chopped garlic**, and **as much of the red pepper flakes as you’d like**, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is browned and cooked through. Add the **sauce** and **cooked broccoli**. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Turn off the heat.

Cook the beef & sauce:

While the beef cooks, add the **noodles** to the pot of boiling water, stirring gently to separate. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and rinse under warm water 30 seconds to 1 minute to prevent sticking. Return to the pot and stir in **1 teaspoon of olive oil**. Cover to keep warm. Serve the **cooked beef**, **broccoli**, **and sauce** over the **cooked noodles**. Garnish with the **sesame seeds**. Enjoy!