Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Beef Lo Mein recipe featuring tender beef strips, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles tossed in a savory homemade sauce. This classic Chinese-American dish combines stir-fried beef, carrots, broccoli, and onions with a sweet and salty sauce for a satisfying and delicious meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Noodles and Sauce
- 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
For the Stir-Fry
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 large carrots, diced into two-inch pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into two-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, diced into two-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- Oil (olive or sesame) for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the hot boiled water with Beef Better Than Bouillon and brown sugar. Stir thoroughly until the bouillon and sugar dissolve. Add soy sauce to the mixture and set it aside for later use.
- Prep the Vegetables and Beef: Dice the carrots, broccoli, and onion into roughly two-inch pieces. Slice the beef thinly into strips to ensure quick, even cooking.
- Cook the Beef: Heat a hot skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Once heated, add the beef strips and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Onions: Using the same skillet, add a bit more sesame oil if needed, and sauté the diced onions until they turn golden brown. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Carrots and Broccoli: In the same skillet, sauté the carrots until they start to soften. Then add the broccoli and continue cooking for about three minutes until they are tender yet still crisp. Return the sautéed onions back to the pan and mix evenly.
- Add Garlic: Press or mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir the mixture to combine all flavors.
- Combine Beef and Simmer with Sauce: Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients and let everything simmer together for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Toss in Noodles: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly to evenly coat the noodles, beef, and vegetables in the sauce.
- Serve: Transfer the beef lo mein to a large serving dish, give it a final toss to bring everything together, and serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to cook the noodles just until al dente as they will continue to cook slightly when tossed with the hot ingredients.
- Slicing the beef very thinly helps it cook quickly and remain tender.
- Use high heat during stir-frying to achieve proper searing without steaming the ingredients.
- If you prefer, substitute beef with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Add a splash of sesame oil at the end of cooking for an added nutty aroma and flavor.
- Customize the vegetables with bell peppers, snow peas, or mushrooms based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg