Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Recipe
Ingredients
For the sauce:
⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha
2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
For the Lo Mein:
8 ounces lo mein or spaghetti noodles cooked according to package directions and drained
1 pound flank steak sliced into thin strips across the grain
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets about 1 head, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup julienned carrots or shredded
1 large red bell pepper cored, seeded and thinly sliced
½ teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish (optional)
Method:
Begin cooking noodles according to package directions. While noodles are cooking, place sauce ingredients (soy sauce, oyster sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger and garlic) in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Season beef strips with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium high heat. Add beef strips and cook 5 to 6 minutes (stirring frequently), or until done and no longer pink. Remove beef from skillet with tongs or a slotted spoon (leave juices in pan) and place on a plate. Set aside.
Add broccoli, carrots and red peppers to the same skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes (stirring frequently), or until tender.
Return cooked beef to skillet. Stir in cooked noodles and sauce to evenly coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through (1 to 2 minutes).
Sprinkle with sesame seeds when serving, if desired.(optional)