Description
Indulge in the savory delight of homemade beef and broccoli lo mein, a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together tender beef, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles in a delectable sauce.
Ingredients
For the beef:
- 2–2½ pounds top sirloin steak, flank steak, or skirt steak
- 1 teaspoon slap ya mama seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the sauce:
- 1½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
For the vegetables:
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1–2 cups snap peas
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounce can water chestnuts, diced
- 14 ounces lo mein noodles
Instructions
- Cook noodles as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- For the beef: Add olive oil to wok and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add beef, seasoning, and broth. Stir and cook until meat is tender and liquid is reduced. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
- For the vegetables: In the same pan, add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and red bell pepper; cook until tender-crisp. Add garlic, broccoli, snow peas, cabbage, and water chestnuts; cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Return beef to the pan, stir in noodles, and toss to combine.
- For the sauce: Mix sauce ingredients (excluding cornstarch) in a pan and simmer. Combine cornstarch with water, then stir into the sauce until thickened. Pour the sauce into the pan, toss everything together, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like mushrooms or baby corn for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef with tofu or seitan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg