Description
Savory beef lo mein delight dances with authentic Chinese flavors, creating a mouthwatering noodle experience. Tender beef, crisp vegetables, and silky noodles blend perfectly, promising a quick and satisfying meal for home cooks seeking restaurant-quality comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound beef, preferably flank steak, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Noodles and Seasonings:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) pasta (lo mein noodles or spaghetti)
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) freshly boiled water
- Cooking oil, for stir-frying
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of boiling water and cook noodles until they reach a tender yet firm consistency. Carefully drain and set aside, ensuring noodles remain separate and don’t stick together.
- Create the flavor-packed sauce by combining sesame oil, hot water, beef bouillon, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk thoroughly until ingredients form a smooth, well-integrated mixture.
- Heat a skillet or wok with a thin layer of cooking oil over high temperature. Introduce beef chunks and rapidly stir-fry, moving meat continuously to achieve a rich, caramelized exterior. Remove beef and reserve for later integration.
- In the same cooking vessel, add additional oil if needed. Toss in chopped carrots, broccoli florets, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté vegetables quickly, maintaining their vibrant colors and crisp texture.
- Reintroduce the seared beef into the vegetable mixture. Pour the prepared sauce over the contents, then gently fold in the cooked noodles, ensuring each ingredient receives an even coating.
- Continue stirring the combined ingredients over high heat, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and penetrate the noodles and proteins. Ensure everything is heated uniformly and thoroughly.
- Transfer the steaming lo mein to serving plates, garnishing with finely sliced green onions or a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for an extra layer of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Chop all vegetables and measure ingredients before starting to ensure a smooth, quick cooking process.
- Noodle Know-How: Choose fresh lo mein or egg noodles for authentic texture, but standard spaghetti works perfectly as a substitute.
- Beef Brilliance: Use thinly sliced sirloin or flank steak for tender, quick-cooking meat that absorbs sauce beautifully.
- Sauce Secrets: Let the sauce sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld, creating a more complex and rich taste profile.
- Wok Wisdom: High heat is crucial for achieving that classic stir-fry char and preventing soggy vegetables.
- Customize Creatively: Swap proteins or add extra vegetables to make this recipe your own delicious weeknight dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg