Beef Lo Mein

This beef lo mein is stir fried steak and vegetables tossed with egg noodles in a savory sauce. A remake of the take out favorite that tastes even better than what you would get at a restaurant!

Course Main

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Marinating Time 10 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings

Calories 336kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the beef

3/4 pound flank steak thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch

For the lo mein

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 ounces fresh egg noodles pre-cooked
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
1/2 cup shredded or julienned carrots
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup sliced green onion tops (only the dark green part)
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the beef

Place the flank steak, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

For the lo mein

Preheat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
Add the beef in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Remove the beef from the pan. Add the onions, carrots, celery and cabbage to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just softened.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the noodles to the pan, along with the beef. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch.
Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with green onions, then serve.

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