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Lemon Pizza Recipe

Homemade Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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 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
  • 12 cups snap peas
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 8 ounce can water chestnuts, diced
  • 14 ounces lo mein noodles

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Return beef to the pan, stir in noodles, and toss to combine.
  5. 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