Quick & Easy Beef and Broccoli Noodles
Chewy noodles, tender beef, and crisp broccoli florets all tossed in a savory brown sauce. These easy beef and broccoli noodles use simple ingredients and are ready in just 30 minutes! It is a comforting, delicious meal that is family-friendly and better than takeout.Note: This recipe has been modified to improve overall taste.
Ingredients
- 14 oz lo mein noodles fresh kind
- ½ lb flank steak sliced against the grain into ¼" thick pieces
- 1.5 cup broccoli florets
- ½ small onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral-tasting oil
Beef Marinade
- 2 teaspoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil toasted kind
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Noodle Sauce
- 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
- ½ tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tsp white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ cup water cold
Instructions
- Combine the thinly sliced flank steak and the listed marinade ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Toss to coat well, then set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the listed noodle sauce ingredients until combined and set aside.
- Place the noodles into a large bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit for about 30 seconds just until they loosen up, then drain immediately and set aside.
- Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until they are vibrant green and crisp-tender, then drain well, shaking off any excess water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Arrange the marinated beef in a single layer and cook until it's mostly brown and slightly pink in the center.
- Toss the onions into the pan and stir-fry until translucent. Add the loosened noodles and the prepared noodle sauce, tossing continuously until everything is evenly coated. Fold in the blanched broccoli florets, toss until combined and heated through, then remove from the heat and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1457mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg