Beef Broccoli Lo Mein (Printable)

Tender beef with broccoli and noodles tossed in a flavorful sesame sauce for a quick, satisfying dish.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 10.5 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ Noodles

04 - 9 oz lo mein noodles (fresh or dried)

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 cups broccoli florets (about 7 oz)
06 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)

→ Sauce

09 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
11 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 tsp sugar
14 - 2 tbsp water
15 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ Garnish

16 - 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
05 - In the same wok, add another 1 tbsp oil if needed. Add broccoli florets and bell pepper, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add 2 tbsp water and cover for 1-2 minutes to steam the vegetables until just tender.
06 - Add garlic and green onions; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
07 - Return the beef to the pan. Add the cooked noodles and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together over high heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is evenly coated.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The tender beef and crisp broccoli create that perfect texture contrast everyone loves about restaurant lo mein
  • Everything cooks in one pan making cleanup almost nonexistent
  • The sauce comes together faster than you can boil water for noodles
02 -
  • High heat is non negotiable for stir fry, otherwise everything steams instead of searing
  • Have all ingredients prepped and next to the stove before you start cooking, stir frying moves fast
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully once it hits the hot pan
03 -
  • The beef needs only 2 to 3 minutes total cooking time, any longer and it becomes tough
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry pan for extra flavor, it only takes a minute
  • Double the sauce recipe and keep it in the fridge for lightning fast weeknight meals

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