Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Noodles Recipe
A flavorful and quick Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein recipe featuring tender sliced steak, crisp broccoli, and noodles tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce glaze. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, this dish combines stir-frying techniques to deliver a rich, satisfying Asian-inspired dinner in just 30 minutes.
- Author: Dana
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Sauce
- 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon browning (optional, for 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
Other 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 used)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside to prevent sogginess later.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, and optional browning for color. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the sauce mixture and set aside for thickening later.
- Marinate Beef: In a large bowl, combine sliced steak with soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, and ground ginger. Toss well to coat all beef pieces evenly and allow flavors to infuse.
- Sear Beef: Heat sesame oil in a hot wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and sear until cooked to your preferred doneness, about 2-4 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and place on a plate; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Broccoli: Using the same wok, add diced onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Then add broccoli florets and cooked noodles. Stir-fry on high heat until broccoli is tender-crisp, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add Sauce: Gradually pour the prepared sauce into the wok, stirring continuously to evenly coat the noodles and vegetables. Allow the sauce to thicken and glaze all ingredients.
- Combine Beef: Return the cooked beef to the wok. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the beef is heated through and fully incorporated with the noodles and sauce.
- Serve Hot: Plate your Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use flank steak or sirloin for tender beef slices; slice thinly against the grain for best results.
- Substitute brown sugar for honey if preferred.
- Browning sauce is optional but adds a rich color to the dish.
- Adjust broccoli quantity or substitute with other vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas.
- Use spaghetti noodles if lo mein noodles are unavailable; cook until just tender.
- Be careful not to overcook the broccoli to keep a pleasant crunch.
- For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free oyster sauce alternatives.
Keywords: Beef Lo Mein, Beef and Broccoli, Asian Stir Fry, Chinese Noodles, Quick Dinner, Stir Fry Beef