Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of Ridiculously-Good Steak Lo Mein, packed with juicy beef, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles. This dish is a quick and delicious option for a weeknight dinner that will impress everyone at the table.
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, whisking until dissolved.
- Add soy sauce, shaoxing wine, brown sugar, five spice powder, white pepper, and sesame oil to the bowl and mix well.
- Marinate sliced beef in 2 tablespoons of the sauce for at least 30 minutes, storing the remaining sauce for later use.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated beef in batches until golden brown and slightly crispy, then set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan and sauté carrots, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper until softened, about 4-5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Prepare the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, usually 3 minutes from frozen, then drain.
- Return seared beef and any juices to the skillet, add cooked lo mein noodles and remaining sauce, and toss until well combined and glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of vegetables based on your preference.
Use additional soy sauce for a saltier flavor, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg