Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 minutes Servings: 8


Ingredients

  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles, or spaghetti noodles
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounce flank steak, sliced against the grain
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • In a large pot with boiling water, cook the noodles according to package directions. Add the broccoli the last 5 minutes of cooking and let them cook until tender. Drain the noodles and broccoli.
  • While the pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a medium sized skillet. Cook the steak until no longer pink. Add the garlic, and carrots and cook for a minute more.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper and pepper.
  • Add the spaghetti to the skillet and pour the sauce on top and toss until incorporated.