Enjoy a comforting bowl of beef lo mein. This meal is both light, tasty, and easy to make. It’s a win-win-win!
Beef lo mein
Ingredients
- 250g noodles, or spaghetti
- 300g flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
- 1 Tbsp Constarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, matchsticks
- 3 cups broccoli, cut into florets
- Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, use light soy sauce or a mix of 1 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisan sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the noodles according to the package directions (see note).
Cut flank steak into thin strips.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 1 tbsp of soy sauce. Then add the beef strips to the mixture. Marinate for 5-10 minutes to tenderize the beef. You can skip this step if you are in a rush
In a medium bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar and ginger. For the best results, use 1 tbsp of light soy sauce and 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce.
Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add in vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the beef strips and stir fry about 2 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
Then add the minced garlic, sliced carrots and broccoli. Stir fry for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add Lo Mein to the beef/vegetable mixture.
Toss together with the lo mein sauce and drizzle with the Asian sesame oil. Serve and enjoy!
Also see: Asian Buffalo wings
