Beef Broccoli Lo Mein (Printable Format)
A flavorful stir-fry of beef, broccoli, and noodles infused with sesame oil and savory sauces.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 10 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Sauce
05 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
07 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
08 - 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional)
09 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
10 - 1 tsp sesame oil
11 - 2 tbsp water
12 - 1 tsp cornstarch
→ Lo Mein
13 - 9 oz lo mein or egg noodles
14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
15 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
16 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
17 - 1 small onion, sliced
18 - 7 oz broccoli florets
19 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
20 - 2 green onions, sliced
21 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
22 - Extra sesame oil for drizzling
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine sliced flank steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce if using, brown sugar, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Cook lo mein or egg noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef for 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
05 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry minced garlic, ginger, and sliced onion for 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Add broccoli florets and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
07 - Return beef to the wok with cooked noodles. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss to combine. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated.
08 - Drizzle with extra sesame oil. Sprinkle sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Ready in 30 minutes flat, no complicated techniques required.
- The beef stays tender when you slice it right and cook it quick, which always impresses people at the table.
- That sesame oil fragrance filling your kitchen is worth the price of admission alone.
02 -
- High heat is your friend here—it's what gives you that restaurant sear and keeps vegetables crisp instead of steamed.
- Don't skip the marinade on the beef, and don't skip rinsing the noodles; both of these small steps change everything about the texture.
03 -
- If your sauce seems thin, it's probably the cornstarch—whisk it properly so there are no lumps, and it'll thicken as things heat up.
- Cold leftover lo mein reheats beautifully in a hot wok with a splash of water and a dash of sesame oil, making great lunch the next day.