Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein recipe
Homemade beef and broccoli lo mein that rivals your favorite restaurant! Learn velveting techniques, sauce secrets, and perfect stir-fry timing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for beef marinade)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Mix marinade ingredients (cornstarch, rice wine, soy sauce, baking soda) and coat sliced beef. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
- Cook lo mein noodles 1-2 minutes less than package directions. Rinse with cold water and toss with a teaspoon of sesame oil.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Add beef in a single layer and sear for 30 seconds, then stir-fry for another minute until just browned. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 15 seconds, then add onions for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli and carrots, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Add cooked noodles and sauce to the wok. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes.
- Return beef to the wok with any juices. Toss for another minute until well-coated.