Instructions

• Whisk the sauce: in a small bowl or wide-mouth jar combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; whisk until smooth. Add 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, Sriracha (optional), 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil. Whisk until fully combined and set the sauce aside.
• Prep the produce: thinly slice 1/2 large red onion and 1 large red bell pepper into thin strips; finely dice 2 cups broccoli; measure 3/4 cup matchstick carrots. Have 1 tablespoon garlic paste and 2 teaspoons ginger paste ready.
• Cook the noodles: bring a large pot of water to a boil (do not add salt). Discard the seasoning packets from the 3 (3-ounce) ramen packages. Add the noodles and cook about 1 minute 30 seconds (or roughly 1:30 less than the package’s recommended time), so they are just under al dente. Drain the noodles, toss immediately with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
• Cook the onion: heat 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil in a large wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté about 4 minutes, until softened.
• Brown the beef: push the onions to the edges of the pan, increase the heat to high, add another 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, then add 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7) to the center. Let the beef sit 30 seconds, then break it up with a spoon and continue to cook until no pink remains, about 5–7 minutes.
• Stir-fry the vegetables and aromatics: reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the bell pepper strips, diced broccoli, carrots, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, and 2 teaspoons ginger paste. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Combine noodles and sauce: give the sauce a quick stir, pour it into the pan with the beef and vegetables, then add the cooked noodles. Use tongs or a large spatula to toss everything together for 2–4 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and evenly coats the noodles and vegetables.
• Finish and serve: taste and adjust with additional soy sauce, Sriracha, or white pepper if desired. Serve hot.