Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
This easy Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein recipe combines tender steak, crisp broccoli, shredded carrots, and perfectly cooked noodles, all tossed in a sweet-and-savory homemade sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying dinner that tastes just like your favorite takeout but comes together right in your own kitchen.
This takeout classic is packed with flavor, loaded with vegetables, and ready in about 30 minutes, and perfect with sides like this easy chicken fried rice or our crab rangoon egg rolls.
For more easy Asian-inspired family dinners, be sure to check out these 10 Asian-inspired recipes or our copycat Panda Express beef and broccoli, perfect for quick weeknight meals. Don’t forget these fun Nutella wontons for dessert!
Table of contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Better than takeout
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Uses simple pantry ingredients
- Loaded with tender beef and fresh vegetables
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Family-friendly recipe
- Easy to customize
Key Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Steak: Thinly sliced steak adds rich, savory flavor, making the meal hearty and satisfying.
- Lo Mein Noodles: Soak up all the delicious sauce and bring everything together into a classic noodle dish.
- Broccoli: Adds freshness, color, and a little crunch while balancing the richness of the steak and sauce.
- Carrots: Bring a touch of natural sweetness and add texture and color to the dish.
- Soy Sauce: Provides that salty, umami-packed flavor that gives lo mein its signature taste.
- Hoisin Sauce: Adds a sweet and savory depth that makes the sauce richer and more flavorful.
- Ginger, Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes: Give the dish a bold, savory, zesty flavor, an irresistible takeout-style aroma, and a subtle kick of heat.
Variations
- Swap the Protein: Use roasted chicken, leftover honey roasted pork tenderloin, or shrimp to make different versions.
- Vegetarian: Skip the meat and add mushrooms, snap peas, bell peppers, and cabbage.
- Mild: Omit the red pepper flakes for a mild version.
- Extra Spicy: Add sriracha, chili-garlic sauce, more crushed red pepper, or hot red chilis for extra heat.
- Spaghetti Noodles: Spaghetti noodles work well in a pinch.
How to Make Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Cook the noodles according to the package directions, adding the broccoli halfway through. Drain and set aside. Then, cook the steak and carrots until the steak reaches your desired doneness.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Combine all the ingredients in the skillet and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Thinly slice the beef so it cooks quickly and stays tender.
- Be careful not to overcook the broccoli. You want it to be tender-crisp.
- This recipe comes together quickly, so prep your ingredients ahead of time to ensure easy cooking.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and NEVER touch your face when handling hot peppers.
Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Traditional lo mein noodles work best, but spaghetti noodles are an excellent substitute if that’s what you have available.
Flank steak, sirloin, ribeye, or New York strip all work well. For the most tender results, slice the beef thinly against the grain.
Yes. Fresh broccoli provides the best texture, but frozen broccoli can be used when needed. Just avoid overcooking it to maintain some crispness.
Slice the beef thinly against the grain and avoid overcooking it. Cooking the steak quickly over medium-high heat helps keep it juicy and tender.
You can refrigerate it for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
You can freeze it, but the noodles may soften after thawing. For the best texture, enjoy it fresh or refrigerated.
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📖Recipe
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Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
- small bowl
- Colander
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti noodles
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 8 ounces steak thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot shredded
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds for topping optional
- Chopped green onions for topping optional
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add the lo mein noodles and cook according to the package directions. About halfway through the cook time, add the broccoli florets to the same pot. Once the noodles are done, drain everything together through a colander and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shredded carrot and sliced steak. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is cooked to your liking.
- While the steak cooks, add the minced garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a small bowl. Stir until fully combined. Add the drained noodles and broccoli into the skillet with the steak and toss to combine. Pour the sauce over everything and stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
