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beef and broccoli lo mein with noodles on a plate

Beef Lo Mein

5 from 6 votes
Easy, healthy beef lo mein featuring tender beef sautéed with broccoli, noodles and fresh vegetables in a yummy sweet and savory sauce.
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sirloin top round steak, or flank steak
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons water divided
  • 6 ounces long noodles such as whole grain spaghetti or whole grain fettuccine, soba noodles, or udon noodles
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce plus additional to taste
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or grated (about 1 heaping tablespoon)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus additional to taste
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or peanut or grapeseed oil
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into thin coins
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small florets (about 3 cups), or 3 cups thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced divided
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil optional

Instructions
 

  • For easier slicing, place the beef in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up. Cut the beef across the grain into very thin (1/4-inch or smaller) slices. Cut any long slices in half cross wise (each strip should be around 3 inches or so long).
  • Place the beef in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the baking soda and 2 tablespoons of the water. Pour over the beef and toss to coat. Let sit 5 minutes (this helps to tenderize it).
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook the noodles just until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl or larger liquid measuring cup, stir together the soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Keep handy near the stove.
    soy, garlic, and ginger sauce mix in cup for beef lo mein recipe
  • In a wok or large, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium high. Add the beef and cook until crisp on the outside but still pink on the inside, about 3 minutes. The beef will give off liquid, which is fine. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the sauce and let cook 30 seconds. With a large spoon, scoop the beef onto a plate (any cooking juices left behind will cook away).
    sliced beef in a skillet for beef lo mein
  • Add the carrots, broccoli, and bell pepper. Cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of water and let the vegetables steam until the broccoli turns bright green and most of the liquid has cooked away, about 2 minutes more.
    broccoli and vegetables for beef lo mein in a skillet
  • Stir in the water chestnuts, half of the green onions, and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture and let cook 30 additional seconds.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the noodles and beef and pour the remaining soy sauce mixture over the top. With tongs, stir and toss until the noodles are heated through.
  • Drizzle the sesame oil over the top (if using) and sprinkle on the remaining green onion. Toss to combine. Enjoy!

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover beef lo mein in an airtight container for 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or gently in the microwave. Splash a little water or broth onto the nooldes to keep them from drying out.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgPotassium: 1029mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 6647IUVitamin C: 105mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 5mg

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