Garlic Beef Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 8 oz lo mein noodles, or spaghetti
• 8 oz flank steak, or another cut (see note), sliced 1/4″ thick against the grain
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, light
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional garnish

Sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce,
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp Asian sesame oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the noodles according to the package directions (see note).
2. Cut flank steak into thin strips, about 2 x 1/4 inch each (5 cm x 1/2 cm).
3. In a medium bowl, mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 1 tbsp of soy sauce.
4. Toss the beef strips in the soy sauce mixture and marinate for 10 minutes to tenderize (you can skip this step if in a rush).
5. In a medium bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar and ginger. Reserve.
6. Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
7. When the oil is hot, add the beef strips and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
8. Add the minced garlic, sliced carrots and broccoli. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
9. Add lo mein to the beef/vegetable mixture and toss with the reserved lo mein sauce and sesame oil.
10. Garnish with optional sesame seeds and serve immediately.