Beef & Broccoli Lo Mein

Beef & Broccoli Lo Mein
Team Mealthy

This quick and easy stir-fried dish uses noodles, vegetables, and a simple sauce to make a dinner that will delight everyone.

SERVINGS: 4
READY IN:  25min

Ingredients
8 ounces lo mein noodles
2 cups broccoli florets
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
3 garlic cloves, grated
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
½ pound flank steak, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds, or to taste

Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add noodles, cover pot with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Then, add broccoli and continue cooking until pasta is al dente and broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes more; drain.

Stir soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.

Heat oil in a large skillet; sauté steak in oil until browned completely, 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour sauce over the beef; stir. Add noodles and broccoli; cook and stir until warmed through and sauce coats the noodles, 1 to 2 minutes.

Sprinkle most of the green onions and sesame seeds over the lo mein; stir to incorporate.

Divide into bowls; garnish with more green onion and sesame seeds to serve.

Mealthy tip:
Lo mein is traditionally made with egg noodles. You can substitute whatever strand pasta you have available or as preferred, just adjust your cooking time to assure you do not overcook the noodles. This is a great way to enjoy vegetables, so add more, like bell peppers, carrots, and snow peas, to your heart's delight!