Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Noodles
A comforting Chinese-American dish featuring tender beef, vibrant broccoli, and chewy lo mein noodles, coated in a savory-sweet sauce.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup oyster sauce
- ½ cup honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon browning (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Beef and Vegetables
- 1 pound steak (flank steak or sirloin preferred, sliced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce for marinating
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar for marinating
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger for marinating
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil for cooking
- 1/4 cup onions (diced)
- 1/8 cup garlic (diced)
- 1/8 cup ginger (diced)
- 16 ounces broccoli florets
- 16 ounces noodles (spaghetti preferred)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook your noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce – soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, and browning (if using).
- In another bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Slowly add the slurry into the soy sauce mixture and set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the sliced beef, soy sauce, corn starch, rice wine vinegar, and ginger powder. Stir together until the beef is coated all over.
Cooking
- Add the sesame oil to a hot wok and sear the beef until cooked to your preference. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same wok, add the onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant.
- Then, add broccoli florets and cooked noodles to the wok. Stir-fry on high heat until the broccoli is tender.
- Gradually add the sauce to your dish while constantly mixing it to ensure that it is evenly incorporated.
- Add the beef back in and cook all of the ingredients together until warmed through.
Notes
To elevate the quality, consider using fresh ingredients like ginger and garlic. For a gluten-free option, substitute noodles and sauces accordingly. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.