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 two-inch pieces
- 2 cups broccoli, diced into two-inch pieces
- 1 large onion, diced into two-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed
- Oil (olive or sesame), for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Into the hot boiled water, add the Beef Better Than Bouillon and brown sugar; stir well to dissolve. Add soy sauce to the mixture and set this sauce aside for later use.
- Prepare vegetables and beef: Dice the carrots, broccoli, and onion into two-inch pieces. Pre-slice the beef into very thin strips for quick cooking.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet with sesame oil over medium-high heat. Cook the beef strips until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add more sesame oil if needed and sauté the diced onions until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Then sauté the diced carrots until they start to soften. Add broccoli to the skillet and cook both vegetables for about three minutes. Return the sautéed onions to the pan and add the pressed garlic cloves, stirring everything together.
- Combine beef and sauce: Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and let everything simmer together for about 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Add noodles and finish: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined and heated through.
- Serve: Transfer the beef, vegetables, and noodles to a large serving dish, toss gently to combine, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Be sure to cook the noodles according to the package instructions to prevent them from becoming too soft or mushy.
- Use thinly sliced beef to ensure it cooks quickly and remains tender.
- Adjust soy sauce and brown sugar amounts to taste if you prefer a sweeter or saltier sauce.
- You can substitute vegetables based on preference or seasonal availability, such as bell peppers or snap peas.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead by cooking beef and vegetables separately and combining with freshly cooked noodles just before serving.
- Use a high-sided skillet or wok for easier tossing of noodles and ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
