Description
This Beef Lo Mein recipe is a delicious homemade take on a Chinese takeout classic. Featuring tender strips of beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful noodles tossed in a savory sauce made with soy, brown sugar, and Better Than Bouillon, it’s a quick and satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 lb beef (thinly sliced into strips)
- 2 large carrots (diced into two-inch pieces)
- 2 cups broccoli (cut into two-inch pieces)
- 1 large onion (diced into two-inch pieces)
- 4 garlic cloves (pressed)
- Oil (olive or sesame) for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine the hot boiled water, Beef Better Than Bouillon, and brown sugar. Stir until fully dissolved. Add soy sauce to this mixture and set aside for later use.
- Prepare vegetables and beef: Dice the carrots, broccoli, and onion into two-inch pieces. Slice the beef into very thin strips to ensure quick, even cooking.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over high heat and add sesame oil. Once hot, add the beef strips and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the cooked beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté onions: Using the same skillet, add a bit more sesame oil if needed and sauté the diced onion until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside with the beef.
- Cook carrots and broccoli: In the same skillet, sauté the carrots until they start to soften. Then add broccoli and cook together for about three minutes, allowing the vegetables to become tender-crisp.
- Add onions and garlic: Return the sautéed onions to the skillet with the carrots and broccoli. Press the garlic cloves into the mixture and stir to combine all flavors.
- Combine beef and sauce: Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and let it simmer for about two minutes so the flavors meld.
- Add noodles: Finally, add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce and mixed well with the beef and vegetables.
- Serve: Transfer the beef lo mein to a large serving dish, toss once more if needed, and serve hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Beef lo mein might already be one of your go-tos when ordering Chinese takeout. Skip spending money and make this dish at home in only 30 minutes!
- Use sesame oil for authentic flavor, but olive oil is a fine substitute.
- Make sure to slice the beef thinly for quick cooking and tenderness.
- Do not overcook the vegetables; they should be tender but still crisp to maintain texture.
- Cook noodles just before adding to the skillet to prevent them from sticking or becoming mushy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 381 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 586 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
