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Beef Lo Mein Recipe

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A flavorful and easy Beef Lo Mein recipe featuring tender beef strips stir-fried with fresh vegetables and tossed with savory soy-based sauce and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles. Ready in 30 minutes, this dish brings restaurant-quality Chinese comfort food to your home kitchen with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Noodles and Sauce

  • 8 oz lo mein noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup hot boiled water
  • 1 tbsp Beef Better Than Bouillon
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Beef and Vegetables

  • 1 lb beef, thinly sliced into strips
  • 2 large carrots, diced into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, diced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
  • Oil (olive or sesame) for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine hot boiled water with Beef Better Than Bouillon and brown sugar, stirring until both are completely dissolved. Add soy sauce to the mixture and set this savory sauce aside.
  2. Cook the beef: Dice the carrots, broccoli, and onion into two-inch pieces. Pre-slice the beef into thin strips. Heat a skillet with sesame oil over high heat and cook the beef until it turns golden brown. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside to keep warm.
  3. Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the onions with a little more sesame oil until they reach a golden brown color, then remove and set aside. Next, sauté the carrots until they begin to soften, then add the broccoli and cook for about three minutes. Return the onions to the pan and press the garlic cloves into the mixture to infuse flavor.
  4. Combine beef and sauce: Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients and let everything simmer together for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Toss with noodles: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss all the ingredients thoroughly to combine the beef, vegetables, noodles, and sauce evenly.
  6. Serve: Transfer the beef lo mein to a large serving dish, toss again to mix well, and serve hot for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use thinly sliced beef for the best texture and quick cooking time.
  • Make sure to cook the noodles just until tender; overcooked noodles can become mushy when stir-frying.
  • Adjust soy sauce quantity according to your desired saltiness.
  • You can substitute broccoli and carrots with other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
  • Sesame oil adds great flavor but use it in moderation as it can be strong.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.

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