Beef Lo Mein Meal Prep

Ingredients

• 8 oz lo mein noodles, or spaghetti
• 8 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, matchsticks
• 3 cups broccoli, cut into florets

Sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce, use light soy sauce or a mix of 1 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tbsp dark 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.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 1 tbsp of soy sauce.  Then add the beef strips to the mixture. Marinate for 5-10 minutes to tenderize the beef. You can skip this step if you are in a rush
4. In a medium bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar and ginger. For the best results, use 1 tbsp of light soy sauce and 1 tbsp of dark soy sauce. 
5. Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
6. Add in vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the beef strips and stir fry about 2 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
7. Then add the minced garlic, sliced carrots and broccoli. Stir fry for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
8. Add Lo Mein to the beef/vegetable mixture. 
9. Toss together with the lo mein sauce and drizzle with the Asian sesame oil. Serve and enjoy!