Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein (Print Version)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in sesame-infused noodles ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef and Marinade
01 - 10 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Noodles and Vegetables
05 - 9 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
06 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
07 - 2 cups broccoli florets
08 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced thin
11 - 3 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
→ Sauce
12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
16 - 2 tsp brown sugar
17 - 1/4 cup water
18 - 1 tsp cornstarch
→ Garnish
19 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
20 - Extra sliced green onions
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine the beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
02 - Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside, tossing with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking if needed.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until completely smooth and the cornstarch is dissolved.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned on the edges. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
05 - Add broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper to the same pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return the beef to the pan along with cooked noodles and green onions. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss everything together for about 2 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced green onions for garnish.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The velveting technique makes budget beef taste like premium steak
- Everything cooks in one pan and hits the table in under 30 minutes
- The sauce balances perfectly between savory and slightly sweet
02 -
- Crowding the pan when searing beef will cause it to steam instead of brown, so work in batches if necessary
- The sauce will continue thickening off the heat, so remove the pan from the flame as soon as everything looks glossy
03 -
- Have all ingredients measured and prepped before you turn on the heat
- A carbon steel wok will develop better flavor over time than nonstick alternatives