Description
A saucy and irresistible noodle dish packed with tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli, reminiscent of classic takeout flavors, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or fresh egg noodles)
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated (about 1 tablespoon)
- 3 scallions, sliced (green and white parts separated)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (finishing)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep everything first by slicing the steak thinly across the grain and marinating briefly with a teaspoon soy sauce.
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, but stop 1 minute before the suggested time to finish cooking in the pan.
- Blanch the broccoli by bringing a small pot of salted water to a boil, adding broccoli for 45–60 seconds, then transferring to an ice bath.
- Sear the beef by heating 1½ tablespoons of oil in a hot wok or skillet, adding the steak in a single layer and searing without moving for 30–45 seconds.
- Stir-fry aromatics by adding remaining oil, ginger, and white parts of the scallions to the wok, cooking for 10–15 seconds before adding garlic.
- Build the sauce by returning the beef to the wok, adding blanched broccoli, and pouring in soy-oyster-hoisin-rice vinegar mixture.
- Finish with noodles by adding drained noodles to the wok and tossing gently with tongs to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Final touches involve drizzling toasted sesame oil over the noodles, tossing again, tasting, and adjusting with more soy or sugar if needed, garnishing with green scallion tops and sesame seeds.
Notes
Best served hot and fresh. Can be customized with various proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Beef, Broccoli, Lo Mein, Noodles, Stir-Fry, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food