How do you cook a perfect beef and broccoli lo mein?

To cook a perfect beef and broccoli lo mein, start by cooking the noodles according to the package instructions. While the noodles cook, prepare the sauce by mixing together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Next, heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add some oil. Once the oil is hot, add sliced beef and cook until browned. Remove the beef from the wok and add broccoli florets and sliced carrots. Cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, then add the beef back into the wok.

Add the cooked noodles and the prepared sauce to the wok and toss everything together until the noodles and vegetables are coated with the sauce. Cook for another minute or two until everything is heated through. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.

Here's how to cook a perfect beef and broccoli lo mein:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pound broccoli florets
• 12 ounces dried lo mein noodles
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the steak, oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
5. Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 2 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, cook the lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
7. Add the noodles to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions.

Tips:

• To make the sauce ahead of time, whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. When ready to cook, simply add the sauce to the skillet and cook according to the recipe.
• If you don't have flank steak, you can substitute another type of beef, such as sirloin or tenderloin.
• If you don't have chicken broth, you can substitute vegetable broth or water.
• If you don't have oyster sauce, you can substitute hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce.
• If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute white sugar.
• If you don't have cornstarch, you can substitute arrowroot powder or tapioca starch.
• To make the dish vegetarian, you can substitute tofu or tempeh for the beef.