Craving takeout but don't want to wait for delivery? This Beef Lo Mein with Broccoli is your answer. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's loaded with tender steak, crisp broccoli florets, and noodles tossed in a rich garlic soy sauce. It's the perfect weeknight dinner and way better than takeout!
If you love the beef and broccoli flavor profile, you will want to include my crock pot beef and broccoli as well as my slow cooker Mongolian beef recipe to your meal rotation. My son is not a fan of beef but loves to make my black pepper chicken with bell peppers recipe when I make this lo mein recipe for the rest of the family.
Ingredients:
When it comes to lo mein, it's all about the balance of flavors and textures.
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Substitutions
Don't worry if you don't have everything-this recipe is flexible!
- Swap steak with chicken, shrimp, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Use rice noodles or udon if lo mein isn't available.
- Broccoli can be replaced with snap peas, bok choy, or green beans.
- Hoisin sauce can be swapped with a little oyster sauce or extra soy + honey.
Instructions
Cooking lo mein at home is surprisingly easy! Follow these simple steps:
Cook the Noodles & Broccoli
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Add lo mein noodles and cook according to package directions.
- Toss in the broccoli halfway through. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Beef & Carrots
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add oil, thinly sliced beef, and shredded carrots.
- Stir-fry for 5-8 minutes, until the beef is cooked to your liking.
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Combine Everything
- Add noodles and broccoli to the skillet with the beef.
- Pour in the sauce and stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
Garnish & Serve
Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tender Steak Tip
Cutting steak too thick or not slicing against the grain can cause this. Freeze the steak for 20 minutes before slicing for thinner, more tender strips.
Make Ahead Prep Tip
This recipe is perfect for meal prep! I will cook the noodles, beef, and veggies ahead of time, then store them in separate containers in the fridge. Keep the sauce in its own sealed jar. When you're ready to eat, just heat everything together in a skillet with the sauce!
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Storage Tips
Got leftovers? Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce to keep the noodles from drying out. For longer storage, freeze the beef and veggies separately, then add fresh noodles when reheating.
Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
While I try to share all the information you need to make this recipe in your home with restaurant-quality results, there still may be a question or two. Or these are questions I have received from the community about this recipe. I do my best to answer them as clearly as I can. I hope this helps.
Lo mein noodles are ideal, but spaghetti or linguine make a great substitute for when the traditional noodles are unavailable.
Toss them with a few drops of sesame oil after draining to prevent clumping.
Lo mein uses boiled noodles tossed in sauce, while chow mein is pan-fried until crispy.
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles substitute spaghetti noodles
- 3 Cups broccoli
- 2 Tablespoons oil for sautéing
- 8 oz flank steak thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot shredded
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper flakes
- sesame seeds optional
- green onions optional
Instructions
Cook the Noodles & Broccoli
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add lo mein noodles and cook according to package directions. Toss in the broccoli halfway through. Drain and set aside.8 oz lo mein noodles, 3 Cups broccoli
Cook the Beef & Carrots
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, thinly sliced beef, and shredded carrots. Stir-fry for 5-8 minutes, until the beef is cooked to your liking.8 oz flank steak, 1 large carrot, 2 Tablespoons oil
Make the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, pepper, and red pepper flakes.3 cloves Garlic, 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce, ¼ Cup Soy Sauce, ¼ Cup Brown Sugar, ¼ tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp Black Pepper, ¼ tsp Red Pepper flakes
Combine Everything
- Add noodles and broccoli to the skillet with the beef. Pour in the sauce and stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
Garnish & Serve
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!sesame seeds, green onions
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I am Sarah Mock. Welcome!
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 16 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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