Description
This Beef Lo Mein recipe features tender strips of beef stir-fried with fresh vegetables and tossed with tender lo mein noodles in a savory, slightly sweet soy-based sauce. It’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
- Oil (olive or sesame) for frying
- 1 lb beef (thinly sliced into strips)
- 2 large carrots (diced into two-inch pieces)
- 2 cups broccoli (cut into florets)
- 1 large onion (diced into two-inch pieces)
- 4 garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine hot boiled water with 1 tablespoon of Beef Better Than Bouillon and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Stir thoroughly until dissolved. Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce to the mixture and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Vegetables and Beef: Dice carrots, broccoli, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Slice beef thinly into strips to ensure quick, even cooking.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Once hot, add the beef strips and cook until they turn golden brown on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté Onions: Using the same skillet, add a bit more sesame oil if needed, then sauté the diced onions until they become golden brown and fragrant. Remove and set aside with the beef.
- Cook Carrots and Broccoli: In the skillet, sauté carrots until they begin to soften. Add broccoli florets and continue cooking for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Return the onions to the skillet and mix with the vegetables.
- Add Garlic: Press or mince garlic cloves and stir them into the vegetable mixture, cooking briefly to release their aroma without burning.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and let it simmer for about 2 minutes to blend all the flavors.
- Toss with Noodles: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure noodles are well coated with the sauce and combined with beef and vegetables.
- Serve Hot: Transfer the completed lo mein to a large serving dish. Toss once more to evenly distribute ingredients and serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcook the beef to keep it tender and juicy.
- Use fresh garlic pressed or minced to maximize aroma and taste.
- Adjust soy sauce and sugar levels according to your preferred balance of salty and sweet.
- Substitute beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variations.
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
