Homemade Beef Broccoli Lo Mein (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender beef, broccoli, and noodles tossed in a savory sauce packed with fresh vegetables and bold flavors.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ For the beef
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1 kg top sirloin, flank, or skirt steak, thinly sliced
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5 ml slap ya mama seasoning
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5 ml garlic powder
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5 ml ground black pepper
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5 ml paprika
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2.5 ml red pepper flakes
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60 ml beef broth
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30 ml olive oil, divided
→ For the sauce
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375 ml beef broth
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120 g brown sugar
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60 ml oyster sauce
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120 ml soy sauce (gluten free, if required)
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60 ml hoisin sauce
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15 ml sesame oil
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2.5 ml red pepper flakes
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15 ml fresh ginger, minced
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5 ml ground black pepper
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16 g cornstarch
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30 ml water
→ For the vegetables and noodles
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1 large onion, diced
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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100 g matchstick carrots
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200 g shredded cabbage
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150–300 g snap peas
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300 g broccoli florets
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225 g canned water chestnuts, diced
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400 g lo mein noodles (gluten free, if required)
# How to Prepare:
01 -
Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
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Heat half the olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef, slap ya mama seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, and beef broth. Stir-fry until beef is browned, tender, and liquid is nearly evaporated. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
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Add remaining olive oil to the same wok. Add onion, carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry until just tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in garlic, broccoli florets, snap peas, cabbage, and water chestnuts. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are bright and crisp-tender.
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Return beef to the wok, add the drained noodles, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
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In a separate saucepan over medium heat, combine beef broth, brown sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
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In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until thickened.
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Pour the hot sauce over the noodle and beef mixture. Toss thoroughly over medium heat, cooking for an additional 3–4 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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For optimal tenderness, slice beef against the grain and avoid overcooking the vegetables.