Quick and Easy Garlic Lo Mein for Tonight
This satisfying Beef Lo Mein recipe is a fraction of the cost with all of the flavor. Best of all, it’s ready to eat in just 20 minutes.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 8 oz flank steak
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 medium carrot cut into matchsticks
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
Sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles according to the package directions.
- Cut flank steak into thin strips, about 2 x 1/4 inch..
- In a medium bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
- Toss the beef strips in the soy sauce mixture and marinate for 10 minutes to tenderize.
- In a medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar and ginger. Reserve.
- Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- When the oil is hot, add the beef strips and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
- Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots and broccoli. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add lo mein to the beef and vegetable mixture and toss with the reserved lo mein sauce and sesame oil.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a quality light soy sauce such as Kikkoman, San-J or Pearl River Bridge.
- Dried lo mein noodles should be boiled, while refrigerated noodles can just be warmed in hot water.