Description
This Ridiculously-Good Steak Lo Mein boasts incredible flavors with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and savory noodles. It’s ideal for a quick dinner or hearty comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon potato starch
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon five spice powder
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 lb beef sirloin flap steak
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large carrot
- 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms
- ½ large yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 lb pre-cooked frozen lo mein noodles
- 6–8 scallions
Instructions
- Combine potato starch and water in a bowl, whisk until dissolved.
- Add soy sauce, shaoxing wine, brown sugar, five spice powder, white pepper, and sesame oil. Whisk again to combine.
- In a large bowl, marinate sliced beef with 2 tablespoons of the sauce for at least 30 minutes. Set remaining sauce aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium-high heat, sear beef in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil if necessary and sauté carrots, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions for about 3 minutes, drain and set aside.
- Return seared beef to the pan with residual juices, add noodles, remaining sauce, and scallions. Stir-fry until well combined and glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, adjust sauce with water or broth if desired, and serve immediately garnished with scallions.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the beef longer if possible.
Feel free to substitute vegetables based on your preference or availability.
This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg