Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Noodles Recipe
A flavorful and delicious Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Noodles recipe featuring tender steak, fresh broccoli, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory homemade sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying Asian-inspired meal made on the stovetop.
- Author: Rico
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Sauce Ingredients
- 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup honey (can substitute with brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon browning (optional, adds color)
Beef Marinade
- 1 pound steak (flank steak or sirloin), sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup onions, diced
- 1/8 cup garlic, diced
- 1/8 cup ginger, diced
- 16 ounces broccoli florets
- 16 ounces noodles (spaghetti works well)
Thickener
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them thoroughly and set aside to keep warm.
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and optional browning. In a separate small bowl, make a slurry by mixing cornstarch with cold water. Slowly whisk this slurry into the sauce mixture until fully incorporated. Set aside.
- Marinate Beef: In a large bowl, combine the sliced steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, and ground ginger. Mix well so the beef is coated evenly.
- Sear Beef: Heat sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the marinated beef and sear until cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Using the same wok, add diced onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Then add broccoli florets and pre-cooked noodles to the wok. Stir-fry on high heat until the broccoli is tender-crisp and noodles are heated through.
- Add Sauce: Gradually pour the prepared sauce into the wok while stirring constantly to coat noodles, broccoli, and aromatics evenly. Continue stir-frying to allow the sauce to thicken and coat the ingredients.
- Combine Beef: Return the cooked beef to the wok. Stir everything together and cook for an additional minute or two until the beef is warmed through and flavors are well blended.
- Serve Hot: Transfer the Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein to serving plates and enjoy immediately while hot.
Notes
- For best texture, use flank steak or sirloin for the beef.
- You can substitute spaghetti noodles with traditional lo mein or egg noodles.
- Browning sauce is optional but adds a rich color and depth to the dish.
- Adjust honey or brown sugar to taste for sweetness balance.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add chili flakes or sriracha sauce when stir-frying vegetables.
- Make sure to cook noodles al dente as they will continue to cook slightly during stir-frying.
Keywords: Beef and Broccoli, Lo Mein, Stir Fry, Asian Noodles, Chinese Recipe, Quick Dinner