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Delicious Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Noodles served in a bowl
Patricia Krouse

Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Noodles

A delicious and quick weeknight meal blending savory-sweet sauce, tender steak, and crisp broccoli, perfect for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce for the sauce
  • 1/2 cup oyster sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey or brown sugar as a swap
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon browning optional — adds color
For the Beef
  • 1 pound steak, thinly sliced flank or sirloin recommended
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce for the beef
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for the beef
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar for marinade
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1/8 cup garlic, minced
  • 1/8 cup fresh ginger, minced
  • 16 ounces broccoli florets
  • 16 ounces noodles spaghetti works fine
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for slurry
  • 2 tablespoons water for slurry

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the noodles according to the package. Drain and toss with a tiny drizzle of oil to stop sticking. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl whisk: 3/4 cup low sodium soy, 1/2 cup oyster sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and browning (optional). Set aside.
  3. In another small bowl stir 2 tbsp cornstarch into 2 tbsp cold water until smooth. Slowly whisk the slurry into the sauce; set aside.
  4. In a large bowl combine the sliced beef, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, and 1 tsp ground ginger. Toss until evenly coated and let rest 5–10 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat a wok or large skillet until very hot. Add 2 tbsp sesame oil. Sear beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned but still juicy. Remove beef to a plate.
  2. In the same wok add diced onion, garlic, and minced ginger. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry on high for 3–4 minutes until bright and just tender.
  4. Add cooked noodles to the wok and toss to combine with aromatics and broccoli.
  5. Gradually pour in the prepared sauce while constantly stirring so it coats everything evenly. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and clings.
  6. Return the seared beef to the wok and heat through for another minute. Check seasoning and adjust with a splash of soy if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a lighter sauce, halve the oyster sauce and add a splash more soy. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce substitute. Cool leftovers quickly and store in airtight containers; refrigerate up to 3–4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.

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