Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein (Printable)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in savory sesame-soy coated noodles for a quick Asian-style stir-fry.
# 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 beef strips with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix thoroughly to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Cook 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 cornstarch is fully dissolved and mixture is smooth.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned on edges but still pink in center. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
05 - Return pan to high heat. Add broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return cooked beef to the pan along with noodles and green onions. Pour sauce over the top and toss everything together vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all components evenly.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and reserved green onion slices. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The beef marinade makes every bite impossibly tender without any fancy techniques
- Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is almost non existent
02 -
- Crowding the pan while searing beef will steam it instead of brown it
- The sauce thickens quickly so have everything ready before adding it
03 -
- Cut your beef while partially frozen for easier thin slicing
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because stir frying goes fast