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Beef Lo Mein Recipe

Beef Lo Mein recipe
Dinner at the Zoo

This beef lo mein is stir fried steak and vegetables tossed with egg noodles in a savory sauce. A remake of the take out favorite that tastes even better than what you would get at a restaurant!

Ingredients

3/4 pound flank steak (thinly sliced)
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 ounces fresh egg noodles (pre-cooked)
1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
1/2 cup shredded or julienned carrots
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup sliced green onion tops ((only the dark green part))
salt and pepper to taste

Method

1
Place the flank steak, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
2
Preheat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
3
Add the beef in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
4
Remove the beef from the pan. Add the onions, carrots, celery and cabbage to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just softened.
5
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6
Add the noodles to the pan, along with the beef. Toss to combine.
7
In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch.
8
Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with green onions, then serve.