Beef Broccoli Lo Mein with Sesame (Printable Version)
Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and noodles tossed in savory sesame soy sauce for a quick flavorful stir-fry.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef and Marinade
01 - 10 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Noodles and Vegetables
05 - 9 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
06 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
07 - 2 cups broccoli florets
08 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced thin
11 - 3 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
16 - 2 tsp brown sugar
17 - 1/4 cup water
18 - 1 tsp cornstarch
→ Garnish
19 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
20 - Extra sliced green onions
# Method:
01 - Combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes to tenderize.
02 - Prepare noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
05 - In the same pan, add broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Return beef to the pan with cooked noodles and green onions. Pour sauce over everything and toss until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
07 - Transfer to serving plates or platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions. Serve immediately.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The tender beef and crisp vegetables create perfect texture contrasts in every bite
- That glossy sauce clings to noodles like a hug from an old friend
- Everything happens in one pan in thirty minutes flat
02 -
- Crowding the pan steams the beef instead of searing it so work in batches if necessary
- The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the hot pan so have everything ready before pouring
- Noodles continue absorbing sauce as they sit so serve right away for the best texture
03 -
- Cold beef slices easier so pop the steak in the freezer for 20 minutes before cutting
- Toasting sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes deepens their nutty flavor immensely
- Double the sauce recipe and keep extra in the fridge for quick weeknight upgrades