Description
Delectable beef and broccoli lo mein delivers Chinese-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Savory strips of tender beef and crisp broccoli dance with silky noodles, promising a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound (0.5 lb) flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces (226 grams) lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for tossing)
Instructions
- Prepare lo mein noodles in rapidly boiling water according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and coat with sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set noodles aside.
- Quickly blanch broccoli florets in hot water for 1-2 minutes until vibrant green and crisp-tender. Immediately transfer to cold water to halt cooking process. Drain and reserve.
- Create sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and beef broth until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat wok or large skillet to high temperature. Add oil and sear beef slices rapidly, cooking for 2-3 minutes until edges caramelize and meat browns. Remove meat and keep warm.
- Using same pan, introduce additional oil and quickly sauté minced garlic and ginger until aromatic, approximately 30 seconds.
- Reunite noodles, broccoli, and beef in hot pan. Pour prepared sauce over ingredients, tossing vigorously to ensure complete coating and uniform heating for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to serving dishes immediately. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onions for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap noodles easily by using whole wheat, rice, or gluten-free options for different dietary needs.
- Marinate beef in soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes beforehand to ensure extra tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Keep vegetables crisp by avoiding overcooking; blanch broccoli quickly to maintain bright color and nutritional value.
- Customize heat levels by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce for those who enjoy spicier stir-fry dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg