Beef Broccoli Lo Mein (Print version)
Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and noodles tossed in a flavorful sesame sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Beef
01 - 10.5 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
→ Noodles
04 - 9 oz lo mein noodles (fresh or dried)
→ Vegetables
05 - 2 cups broccoli florets
06 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
09 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 tsp sugar
14 - 2 tbsp water
15 - 1 tsp cornstarch
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
# How to make it:
01 - Toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to tenderize.
02 - Prepare lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add 1 tbsp oil to the wok if needed. Stir-fry broccoli and bell pepper for 2 minutes. Add 2 tbsp water, cover, and steam for 1-2 minutes until tender.
06 - Add garlic and green onions to the vegetables. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
07 - Return beef to the pan. Add noodles and sauce. Toss over high heat for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is coated.
08 - Serve immediately, topped with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- Everything comes together in one pan meaning minimal cleanup and maximum flavor concentration
- The beef stays incredibly tender thanks to a quick velvetting technique that transforms ordinary cuts into something special
02 -
- Crowding the wok drops the temperature and turns stir fry into a steamed mess so work in batches if your pan is smaller than what restaurants use
- The sauce thickens fast once it hits the hot pan so have your spoon ready and keep everything moving to prevent any sticking or clumping
03 -
- Slice your beef when it is partially frozen against the grain for thin even pieces that cook evenly and stay tender
- Toast extra sesame seeds in bulk and keep them in a jar because everything from roasted vegetables to salad benefits from that nutty crunch