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Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Noodles

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A delightful symphony of flavors that brings comfort and joy to your dining table, recreating your favorite Chinese takeout dish at home.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon browning (optional)
  • 1 pound steak (flank steak or sirloin recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinating beef)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup onions (diced)
  • 1/8 cup garlic (diced)
  • 1/8 cup ginger (diced)
  • 16 ounces broccoli
  • 16 ounces noodles (spaghetti or lo mein noodles)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for slurry)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Prep the beef: Slice your steak against the grain into thin strips. Marinate in a mix of 3 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch for about 15 minutes.
  2. Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, browning, and ginger. Whisk until combined.
  3. Cook the broccoli: Steam or blanch broccoli for 2-3 minutes until vibrant green but still crisp.
  4. Sauté aromatics: Heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Cook the beef: Add marinated beef to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  6. Add the broccoli: Stir in broccoli and toss everything together.
  7. Noodle time: Add cooked noodles to the pan, pour sauce over and toss well.
  8. Make the slurry: Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then add to the pan to thicken the sauce. Cook for another minute.

Notes

Serve garnished with chopped scallions or sesame seeds for added flavor.

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Keywords: beef, lo mein, Chinese, dinner, noodles, comfort food

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