Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein combines tender beef, vegetables, and noodles in a homemade sauce. This beef Lo Mein is one of my favorite 20 minute meals for those busy weeknights when your craving Chinese food. Skip the take out and enjoy this delicious weeknight dinner recipe that everyone will love!
If you have been following our blog, you know how much we love to re-create some of our favorite Chinese recipes. This Beef And Broccoli Lo Mein is one of my families favorite meals to order when we go to our local restaurant, so I had to make my own version at home. This beef Lo Mein recipe is simple, quick, and packed with so much flavor. If you are looking for more homemade Chinese food recipes, look no further. Our Homemade Orange Chicken , General Tso’s Chicken, Sesame Chicken, and our most popular Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl are so delicious and will become some of your families favorite Chinese recipes.
Ingredients for Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
- Spaghetti Noodles: I like to use spaghetti noodles in this recipe because I always have them on hand, but you can use Lo-Mein noodles as well.
- Broccoli: This recipe calls for fresh broccoli florets, but you can use frozen broccoli and place it in the microwave to steam.
- Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is always my first choice, but vegetable or coconut oil works well.
- Flank Steak: Slice flank steak against the grain. I also like to use stir fry beef that is already sliced.
- Minced Garlic: I’ve said this before, minced garlic in a jar is so easy to use and you always have it on hand.
- Carrots: I like to use pre sliced carrots to save time, or you can shred one large carrot.
- Brown Sugar: Adds a little sweet flavor to this recipe.
- Soy Sauce: I always use low sodium soy sauce when cooking. The salt content is much lower than regular soy sauce.
- Hoisin Sauce: Can be found down the Asian isle of your grocery store.
- Sesame Oil: Is commonly used in Asian flavors and is good to have on hand when you are cooking different Asian dishes.
- Ground Ginger: I prefer to use ground ginger for the milder flavor in this recipe.
- Red Pepper Flakes: Use more or less depending how spicy you prefer.
- Sesame Seeds: Sesame seeds are optional.
How to make beef Lo Mein
- Prepare Sauce: In a small mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
- Cook Pasta: Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add spaghetti noodles and cook according to package.
- Cook Broccoli: Add broccoli florets to the boiling water of noodles the last 5 minutes and cook until tender. Drain noodles and broccoli.
- Cook Flank Steak: While the pasta is cooking, cook steak by adding olive oil to a medium-large skillet. Add steak and cook until it is done and no longer pink.
- Add Garlic And Carrots: Add minced garlic and sliced carrots to skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked spaghetti noodles, broccoli, and sauce to the skillet. Toss to combine all ingredients well.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Make-ahead/ meal prep tips
This Lo Mein recipe is delicious to make ahead and meal prep for the week. Simply prepare recipe as instructed below and place in air tight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy the recipe as is, or pack with a side of jasmine rice, brown rice, or zoodles.
Substitutions
- Substitute Lo Mein noodles instead of spaghetti noodles, or leave out the noodles all together for a simple veggie and meat stir fry.
- Swap the beef out for your favorite protein. Chicken, pork, or tofu also taste great.
- Add siracha sauce instead of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add other veggies, such as bok choy, snap peas, and red bell peppers.
Beef And Broccoli Lo Mein
Ingredients
- 8 oz. spaghetti noodles
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 8 oz. flank steak, cut into slices
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 cup shredded carrots
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add spaghetti noodles and cook according to package.
- Add broccoli florets to the boiling water of noodles the last 5 minutes and cook until tender. Drain noodles and broccoli.
- While the pasta is cooking cook steak. Add olive oil to a medium-large skillet. Add steak and cook until it is done and no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic and sliced carrots to skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add cooked spaghetti noodles, broccoli, and sauce to the skillet. Toss to combine all ingredients well.
- Serve immediately with extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish.
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