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GARLIC N OODLES WITH B EEF

AND BROCCOLI
$6.55 RECIPE / $1.63 SERVING

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Have you ever tried Garlic Noodles? They’re a super rich, buttery, salty-sweet, umami filled
dream. I usually serve them as a side dish, but this week I decided to just go ahead and turn
them into a full meal. Because it’s so much easier to just cook just one dish for dinner than a
main and two sides. Ammiright? So, to make dinner a little easier, I give you Garlic Noodles
with Beef and Broccoli!
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WHAT IS OYSTER S AUC E?

This recipe revolves around one ingredient—oyster sauce. It’s a thick, rich, salty sauce that
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packs a huge umami punch. But don’t worry, this sauce doesn’t taste fishy at all. It’s just
salty, rich, and good. You can find oyster sauce in the international aisle of most major
grocery stores, near the other Southeast Asian ingredients. It’s usually fairy inexpensive, but
you’ll be able to get an even better deal if you go to an Asian market. Scroll down to the step
by step photos below the recipe to see the kind of oyster sauce I used.

CAN I USE HOISIN S AUC E I NSTEAD?

I’ve had several people comment on my original Garlic Noodles recipe stating that they have
used hoisin sauce in place of the oyster sauce and enjoyed the results, but I have not tried
this swap myself. While the two sauces are similar in color and consistency, they differ quite
a bit in flavor. Hoisin sauce is much sweeter and not nearly as rich, so your end results will
definitely be different.

CAN I FREEZE GARLI C NO O DLES WI TH B EEF

AND BR OCCOLI?

I wouldn’t suggest this dish for freezing, as the sauce would probably absorb into the
noodles and become dry.

IS TH IS R ECIPE SPI CY?

No. The Garlic Noodles themselves are not spicy at all (I often suggest them as a non-spicy
alternative to my Dragon Noodles), but if you top them with red pepper flakes, as I did, you
will get some heat. If you prefer a totally non-spicy dish, simply skip the crushed red pepper
flakes at the end.
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GARLIC NOODLES WITH

BEEF AND BROCCOLI
Garlic Noodles with Beef and Broccoli is a quick and easy
all-in-one bowl dinner recipe with a rich, buttery, salty, and
sweet sauce.
TOTAL COST: $6.55 recipe / $1.63 serving
AUTHOR: Beth - Budget Bytes
PREP TIME: 10 mins
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COOK TIME: 15 mins
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TOTAL TIME: 25 mins
SERVINGS: 4 FAVORITES

INGREDIENTS 4.67 from 33 votes

 4 Tbsp oyster sauce ($0.40)
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3 Tbsp butter, divided ($0.30)
1 Tbsp soy sauce ($0.12)
3 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.12)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil* ($0.30)
1/2 lb. ground beef ($2.65)
4 cloves garlic ($0.32)
1/2 lb. frozen broccoli florets ($1.30)
8 oz. spaghetti ($0.55)
4 green onions ($0.40)
2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes ($0.05)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a bowl (microwave for about 20 seconds) then add the oyster
sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Stir to combine, then set the sauce
aside.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, add the spaghetti and
continue to boil until the spaghetti is tender (about 7 minutes). Drain the spaghetti
in a colander.
3. While the spaghetti is cooking, begin the beef and broccoli. Add the remaining
tablespoon butter to a large skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the ground
beef and continue to cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through (5-7
minutes). If you're using a higher fat content beef, drain the fat before moving onto
the next step (I used 10% fat and there wasn't enough to drain).
4. While the beef is cooking, mince the garlic. Add the garlic to the skillet with the
browned beef and continue to cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes more, or
until the garlic has softened slightly.
5. Add the frozen broccoli florets to the skillet with the beef and garlic. Continue to
sauté over medium heat just until the broccoli is no longer frozen. The broccoli will
continue to cook in the next steps, so it does not need to be completely heated
through at this point.
6. Finally, add the cooked and drained pasta and the prepared sauce to the skillet with
the beef and broccoli. Continue to cook and stir until everything is combined,
coated in sauce, and heated through.
 7. Slice the green onions and sprinkle over top just before serving, along with a pinch
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of crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.

NOTES

*Toasted sesame oil does not always have the word "toasted" on the label. Look for
sesame oil that is deep brown in color, not a light straw color. Toasted sesame oil has a
much stronger, nutty flavor compared to regular sesame oil. Scroll down to the step by
step photos to see the kind I used.
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NUTRITION

Serving: 1 Serving・ Calories: 555.85 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 60.28 g ・ Protein: 14.95 g

・ Fat: 28.08 g ・ Sodium: 1031.63 mg ・ Fiber: 4.33 g
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Scroll down to see the step by step photos!

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HOW TO MAKE GAR LI C NO O DLES WITH B EEF

AND BR OCCOLI – STEP BY STEP PH OTO S
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Begin by preparing the sauce. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a bowl, then add ¼ cup oyster sauce, 1
Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Stir to combine. Set the sauce
aside.
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This is the bottle of oyster sauce I used. It’s very inexpensive and can be found at most major
grocery stores in the International aisle, although you’ll probably get a better deal (and
better product) if you go to an Asian grocery store.
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And this is the toasted sesame oil I used (from ALDI). Toasted sesame oil can also often be
found in the International foods aisle. Don’t confuse this with untoasted sesame oil, which
has a much more mild flavor and a light straw color. Once you start using this super potent
nutty oil, you’ll want to add it to everything!
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Bring a large pot of water to boil for the spaghetti. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and
continue to boil until the pasta is tender (about 7 minutes). Drain the spaghetti in a colander.
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While the spaghetti is cooking, you can prepare the rest of the dish. Add the remaining
tablespoon of butter to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once melted, add ½ lb. ground
beef and continue to cook until the beef is cooked through. If you’re using a higher fat
content beef, drain the excess fat. Mince 4 cloves garlic, then add them to the browned beef
and continue to sauté for 1-2 minutes more.
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Add ½ lb. frozen broccoli florets to the skillet and continue to cook over medium just until
the broccoli is no longer frozen. The broccoli will continue to cook in the next steps, so no
need to cook to the point where it is heated through here. Just cook until it is no longer
frozen.
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By this point the spaghetti should be finished and drained. Add the drained spaghetti to the
skillet along with the prepared sauce. Continue to cook and stir everything over medium
heat until everything is combined, coated in sauce, and heated through.
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Slice four green onions and sprinkle over top just before serving. If you like a little spiciness,
add a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes on top as well.
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Enjoy that big ol’ plate of rich noodles!!

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COLETTE —
07.15.21 @ 10:44 AM REPLY

I doubled your recipe for a family of four with hopes of leftovers. It was very good,
fast and while I had leftovers those too were eaten the next day. I used linguine
noodles which I will do again, I also only had fresh broccoli crowns which I par-boiled
in my pasta water before adding to beef mixture. Next time I will add more broccoli
and possibly reduce brown sugar/tweak. Very good and fast! Thank you so much for
the delicious recipes, I do love to cook but honestly it feels like a job lately and I need
inspiration and your website has been very helpful.

TRICIA —
06.29.21 @ 7:14 PM REPLY

Delicious!  So quick and easy. Will make again soon.  

NIMA —
06.29.21 @ 11:00 AM REPLY

I did not have any beef so I used a chicken instead and I had some garlic that was
getting old and needed to be used so I added more garlic. Turned out great! That is
one thing thatI like about the recipes on this site – more often than not they are
flexible enough to allow for substitutions (that you might need due to circumstance
or budget). 

TRICIA —
06.29.21 @ 7:41 AM REPLY
This will be supper tonight!
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ELLEN —
06.27.21 @ 8:29 PM REPLY

I made this exactly as written – the house smelled AMAZING and the final result was
FREAKIN AWESOME!!!!  Budget Bytes recipes are so well written, easy to follow, and
EVERY recipe I’ve tried on this site works out perfectly and tastes (saying it again)
AMAZING!!  Many of your recipes are on repeat.  Thank you for the recipes and all the
wonderful photos and inspiration to cook healthfully. 

KELSEY —
03.13.21 @ 11:09 PM REPLY

Do you have any suggestions for vegetable substitutions? I love this recipe as is, but
my dad hates broccoli. I was thinking mushrooms and carrots, but would that change
when I put them in?

BETH - BUDGET BYTES —

03.14.21 @ 9:53 AM REPLY

Mushrooms would be awesome! You can add those to the pan at the same
point that I added the broccoli, but you’ll need to cook them a little longer. You
could add the carrots at that point, too, but you’ll want to cut them very small
or even shred them so they don’t take forever to cook. Spinach would also be
good, and that can be added just before the sauce, since it wilts quickly.

KELSEY —
03.14.21 @ 12:30 PM REPLY

That all sounds delicious! Thank you so much!

ANGELA —
03.09.21 @ 6:19 PM REPLY

Any suggestions on an alternative to oyster sauce,?

BETH - BUDGET BYTES —

03.10.21 @ 10:40 AM REPLY
 Some people use hoisin instead, but hoisin sauce is quite a bit sweeter than
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oyster sauce, so it will change the flavor profile.

MAGGIE E —
01.19.21 @ 10:39 AM REPLY

If I use fresh broccoli instead of frozen, should I just add it a bit later? Thanks!

BETH - BUDGET BYTES —

01.20.21 @ 9:11 AM REPLY

Fresh broccoli actually takes longer to cook, since frozen broccoli is par-
cooked before freezing. I suggest steaming it separately to the point that you
like, and then tossing it in toward the end. :)

MAGGIE E —
01.29.21 @ 1:56 PM REPLY

Thanks! I did just that and it came out great!

DANIELLE S —
01.08.21 @ 2:23 PM REPLY

We loved this recipe. My daughter is a Type 1 diabetic, so we made some shirataki

noodles for her beef and broccoli to go over. She wished we had made more because
it was so yummy.

CECILLE —
10.17.20 @ 10:22 AM REPLY

Thank you so much for this low-cost version of broccoli beef, which my family loves
but doesn’t get very often any more with the rise of beef prices. I doubled the recipe
since my ground beef is packaged in one pound increments and added some fresh
ginger that I had in the fridge. No other changes and wow, did they eat it up!!
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