Description
This Ridiculously-Good Steak Lo Mein features tender marinated beef, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles, making it a quick and delicious meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon potato starch
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon five spice powder
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 lb beef sirloin flap steak, sliced
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large carrot, peeled & cut into batons
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- ½ large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lb pre-cooked frozen lo mein noodles
- 6–8 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix potato starch and water until dissolved, then whisk in soy sauce, shaoxing wine, brown sugar, five spice, white pepper, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the sliced beef in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of the sauce for at least 30 minutes, set aside the remaining sauce.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until golden brown; transfer cooked beef to a plate.
- Add more oil if needed, then stir-fry the carrots, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Return cooked beef to the pan, add lo mein noodles, remaining sauce, and scallions; stir-fry until well combined and glossy.
- Remove from heat, add more water or broth if desired, serve with extra scallions.
Notes
Ensure the beef is thinly sliced for quick cooking.
You can substitute vegetables based on your preference.
For added spice, consider adding chili flakes or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg