Quick & Delicious Beef and Broccoli Lomein Recipe
A lightning-fast, flavor-packed Beef and Broccoli Lomein made with tender marinated beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and savory soy‑garlic sauce tossed with soft noodles—ready in under 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Beef & Marinade
- 8 oz flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 Tbsp low‑sodium soy sauce
- ½ Tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- ½ Tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp vegetable oil
Veggies & Aromatics
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger grated
Noodles & Sauce
- 8 oz fresh or dried lo mein noodles
- ½ cup low‑sodium beef or chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp low‑sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil divided
Garnish (optional)
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Chili oil or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, toss sliced beef with 1 Tbsp soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and ½ tsp oil. Let rest 10–30 minutes.
- Blanch Broccoli: Boil salted water, cook broccoli 1 minute until bright green, transfer to ice water, then drain.
- Cook Noodles: Prepare noodles per package until al dente; drain and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil.
- Stir‑Fry Beef: Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Cook beef in batches 1–2 minutes until just browned. Remove.
- Aromatics: Add remaining oil, then onion (if using), garlic, and ginger. Stir 30 seconds.
- Combine & Sauce: Return beef and broccoli to the wok. Whisk broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sugar, white pepper, and a splash of cornstarch slurry; pour in and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Toss with Noodles: Add noodles; gently fold until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil, top with green onions and sesame seeds, and add chili oil if desired.
Notes
- Velveting Tip: The cornstarch in the marinade tenderizes beef for silky texture.
- Sauce Adjustments: Thin with extra broth or thicken with a cornstarch slurry to your liking.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet with a splash of broth.
- Variations: Swap beef for chicken, shrimp, or tofu; add bell peppers or snap peas for extra veggies; use gluten‑free tamari and rice noodles for a gluten‑free option.