Description
Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Noodles is a flavorful and satisfying stir-fry dish featuring tender strips of steak, crispy broccoli, and soft noodles, all coated in a savory and slightly sweet sauce. This homemade version of the classic Chinese takeout dish comes together quickly and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
1/2 cup oyster sauce (for sauce)
1/2 cup honey (or brown sugar) (for sauce)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (for sauce)
1 tablespoon browning (optional, for color) (for sauce)
1 pound steak (flank steak or sirloin recommended), sliced thin (for steak)
3 tablespoons soy sauce (for steak)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (for steak)
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (for steak)
1 teaspoon ground ginger (for steak)
2 tablespoons sesame oil (for stir fry)
1/4 cup onions, diced (for stir fry)
1/8 cup garlic, diced (for stir fry)
1/8 cup ginger, diced (for stir fry)
16 ounces broccoli florets (for stir fry)
16 ounces noodles (spaghetti or lo mein noodles) (for stir fry)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (for cornstarch slurry)
2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and browning (if using). In another bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the soy sauce mixture and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, and ground ginger. Stir until the beef is evenly coated and set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat the sesame oil in a hot wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and sear until cooked to your preference (about 3-5 minutes for medium-rare). Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same wok, add the diced onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Add the cooked noodles to the wok and stir-fry on high heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, making sure the noodles and vegetables are well combined.
- Gradually add the sauce to the noodles and vegetables while stirring to ensure everything is evenly coated. Add the cooked beef back into the wok and toss everything together until the beef is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve the Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein hot, garnished with additional sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef with tofu or tempeh. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture before marinating and searing it.
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra crunch and nutrition.
- For a spicy version, add a splash of sriracha or chili flakes to the sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
