Easy Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Easy Beef and Broccoli Noodles combine tender, juicy slices of beef, crisp broccoli florets, and savory noodles all tossed in a rich, flavorful sauce. This stir-fry dish is the ultimate weeknight dinner with its simple ingredients and quick cooking time.
Servings: 5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon ginger paste
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice, optional
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces dried lo mein noodles
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 white or yellow onion, diced finely
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ginger paste, minced garlic, cornstarch, white pepper, and Chinese five spice (if using). Set aside.1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 Tablespoon ginger paste, 8 cloves garlic, minced, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice, optional
- Marinate the Beef: In a medium bowl, toss the sirloin with 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce. Let this marinate while you prepare the broccoli and noodles.1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- Cook the Broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside, adding some ice on top to stop the cooking.6 cups broccoli florets
- Cook the Noodles: In the same pot, cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse well with cold water, then set aside.8 ounces dried lo mein noodles
- Sauté the Onion: In a large wok or large skillet over medium heat, add the avocado oil. Add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened and slightly translucent.1 1/2 Tablespoons avocado oil, 1/2 white or yellow onion, diced finely
- Sear the Beef: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the thinly sliced sirloin steak and sear for a few minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
- Combine: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the cooked noodles and the remaining sauce to the wok, tossing gently until the sauce thickens. Lastly, toss in the broccoli.
Notes
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Be sure to use toasted sesame oil, as regular sesame oil does not have the same flavor.
- Chinese Five Spice: This is optional, but a pinch of cinnamon and star anise is a good alternative.
- Cooking Noodles: Cook the lo mein noodles just until al dente. Overcooking can make them mushy, causing them to break down in the stir-fry.
- Searing Beef: Ensure each steak piece is touching the hot pan to guarantee even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1096mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g