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Easy Beef Lo Mein Recipe (Better Than Takeout)

Better-Than-Takeout Beef Lo Mein

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain Can substitute with top sirloin or skirt steak. Slice while partially frozen for easier cutting.
  • Lo mein egg noodles (fresh or dried) Spaghetti or linguine can be used in a pinch.
  • Broccoli florets Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Carrots Julienned or thinly sliced.
  • Yellow onion Sliced into strips.
  • Vegetable oil For frying.
  • Garlic Minced.
  • Ginger Freshly grated.
  • Soy sauce Low sodium preferred.
  • Dark soy sauce For color and depth.
  • Oyster sauce Essential for umami flavor.
  • Sesame oil Toasted.
  • Sugar Brown or white sugar.
  • Cornstarch For marinating the beef.
  • Sesame seeds For garnish.
  • Green onions Chopped, for garnish.

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  • Cook the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop cooking, and toss with a teaspoon of oil to prevent sticking.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the onions and carrots, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli and a splash of water, cover, and steam for 1 minute until veggies are tender-crisp.
  • Return the beef to the pan. Add the cooked noodles and the prepared sauce.
  • Toss everything together continuously for 1-2 minutes until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.