25-Min Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Recipe—BETTER Than Take Out!

lo mein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is a more accessible option.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, and pork is often less expensive.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness, while soy sauce is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is a budget-friendly substitute.

Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces, cutting larger pieces in half; rinse under running water.

Cut the onion into bite-sized pieces; slice the red chili pepper.

Slice the beef flank against the grain.

In a mixing bowl, add the beef and marinate with salt, white pepper, black pepper, egg white, and 1 tbsp of cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp of water; marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Bring water to a boil in a pot; add the lo mein egg noodles and cook for about 3 minutes until al dente; rinse with cold water to stop cooking and drain.

In a large wok over high heat, add about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil; transfer the marinated beef into the wok and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until browned; remove and set aside.

In the same wok, add about 1 tbsp of oil; add the onion and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

Return the lo mein noodles to the wok; add the beef, broccoli, red chili peppers, and the sauce mixture (soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water); quickly stir everything together.

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