This is a certified classic meal prep recipe for me. One of those recipes I discovered and have made a million times but just never get tired of it. Even better, it’s super easy to make this bad boy AND you get some creative freedom with the sauce. I encourage you to start throwing whatever calls your name into that sauce bowl & tasting it until you dial the flavor into something perfect for you. Trust. This recipe is gonna change your life.
786 kcal | 63g Protein | 83g Carbohydrates | 21g Fat
Beef Lo Mein
Equipment
Ingredients
For the BEEF:
- 2 lbs Lean steak cut into strips
- 4 tbsp Corn starch
- 4 tbsp Soy sauce I recommend the "less sodium" version
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
For the Extras:
- 8 oz Lo mein noodles
- 3 cups Broccoli
- 6 oz Carrots Matchstix
- 1 cluster Garlic
For the SAUCE:
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce I recommend the "less sodium" version
- 4 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup Sriracha Omit for milder version
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Ginger Minced
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
Instructions
- Cut lean steak into thin strips2 lbs Lean steak
- Mix soy sauce & cornstarch in medium bowl, then add steak & mix well. Marinate for 20 minutes but no more than an hour to tenderize the beef. This step is optional but highly recommended.4 tbsp Corn starch, 4 tbsp Soy sauce
- Begin preparing noodles according to package directions.8 oz Lo mein noodles
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, brown sugar, ginger root, & sesame oil. Scoop out a tiny bit with a fork to give it a taste, & add whatever else you think might complement that flavor (get creative if you want!)1/2 cup Soy sauce, 4 tbsp Hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup Sriracha, 1/3 cup Brown sugar, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- Heat your skillet over high heat, & then add olive oil. Once it is hot & shimmering, add the beef in a single layer. Be careful not to crowd the skillet, & use two pans or do two batches if necessary. Stir fry until the beef is no longer pink. ~3-4 minutes per side. Then, transfer to a plate.2 tbsp Olive oil
- Add the carrots, broccoli, & minced garlic to the empty skillet & stir fry until the vegetables are tender (about 5 minutes).3 cups Broccoli, 6 oz Carrots, 1 cluster Garlic
- Combine the beef, noodles, & the sauce with the vegetables in the skillet. Toss together until well combined. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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