Description
This Beef Lo Mein recipe is a flavorful and satisfying Asian-inspired dish featuring tender strips of beef, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles tossed in a savory, slightly sweet soy-based sauce. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines sautéing and simmering techniques to bring vibrant textures and rich flavors to your table.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Sauce
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup hot boiled water
- 1 tbsp Beef Better Than Bouillon
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 large carrots, diced into two-inch pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large onion, diced into two-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- Oil (olive or sesame) for frying, approximately 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine hot boiled water with Beef Better Than Bouillon and brown sugar. Stir until fully dissolved. Add soy sauce to the mixture, stir again, and set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
- Prepare Vegetables and Beef: Dice the carrots, broccoli, and onion into roughly two-inch pieces. Pre-slice the beef into thin strips for quick and even cooking.
- Cook Beef: Heat a hot skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Sauté the beef strips until golden brown, ensuring they are cooked through but still tender. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Using the same skillet, add a little more sesame oil if needed. Sauté the diced onions until they turn golden brown, enhancing their sweetness and aroma. Remove onions and set aside with the beef.
- Cook Carrots and Broccoli: In the same skillet, add the carrots and sauté until they begin to soften. Then add the broccoli and cook for about three minutes until tender-crisp. Add the cooked onions back into the skillet.
- Add Garlic: Press or finely mince garlic cloves and incorporate them into the vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly to release their fragrant flavor.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over all ingredients and allow them to simmer together gently for approximately 2 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
- Toss in Noodles: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss everything together thoroughly, ensuring the noodles are well coated with sauce and mixed evenly with beef and vegetables.
- Serve: Transfer the beef lo mein to a large serving dish, toss again if needed for even distribution, and serve immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the noodles al dente according to package instructions to avoid soggy lo mein.
- You can substitute broccoli with other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
- Adjust the soy sauce and sugar amounts to taste for a more savory or sweeter sauce.
- Use of sesame oil adds distinctive flavor, but olive oil works well as a neutral substitute.
- For more tenderness, marinate the beef strips briefly with a little soy sauce and cornstarch before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
