Description
This Beef Lo Mein recipe combines tender strips of beef with fresh vegetables and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles, all tossed in a savory, sweet soy-based sauce. Quick to prepare and ideal for a hearty weeknight meal, this dish is bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Noodles and Sauce
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (cooked according to 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
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots, diced into two-inch pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large onion, diced into two-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- Oil (olive or sesame) for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, combine hot boiled water with Beef Better Than Bouillon and brown sugar. Stir until fully dissolved, then add soy sauce and set the sauce aside to blend flavors.
- Prep Vegetables and Beef: Dice carrots, broccoli, and onion into two-inch pieces. Slice the beef into very thin strips for quick and even cooking.
- Cook Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with sesame oil. Add beef strips and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Using the same skillet, sauté diced onions in sesame oil until they turn golden brown. Remove onions from the skillet and set aside with the beef.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté carrots until they start to soften. Then add broccoli and continue cooking for about three minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp. Return onions to the skillet.
- Add Garlic: Press garlic into the vegetable mixture and stir to distribute the aroma and flavor.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and let everything simmer together for about 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add Noodles and Toss: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss all ingredients together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve: Transfer the lo mein to a large serving dish, toss once more to blend flavors, and serve hot immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute beef with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Be sure not to overcook the vegetables; they should be crisp-tender to retain their vibrant texture.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add chili flakes or a splash of sriracha to the sauce.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
