Beef Broccoli Lo Mein Cooking Light Recipes

BEEF AND BROCCOLI LO MEIN

Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein image

This takeout classic is beloved for a reason: It's mild, satisfying and dependable. The chewy noodles and tender beef make for a weeknight dinner that won't send you back to the fridge, snooping for a snack before bedtime. What makes this version better than the one from your neighborhood spot? A few things: It's fresher, hotter and arguably faster. In this version, smaller florets ensure that the beef and broccoli cook quickly, and are easily scooped up with chopsticks. The florets' size also lowers your chances of overcooking them before they're crisp and tender. To finish, add sesame oil, if you have it, but don't sweat it if you don't.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories dinner, quick, weekday, weeknight, noodles, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package lo mein noodles
Salt
3 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
1 pound chuck or rib steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and cut into rounds
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 3 heaping cups)
2 carrots, shredded
3 scallions or green onions, thinly sliced
2 to 3 teaspoons sesame oil (optional)
1 lime, cut in wedges, for serving

Steps:

Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling, salted water until tender, about 4 minutes, or according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Meanwhile, stir together the garlic, soy sauce and brown sugar, and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large wok or skillet until hot and shimmering. Add the beef, ginger, black pepper and red-pepper flakes, and cook until crisp on the outside but still pink inside, 2 minutes. Season with salt, and move to a plate.
Add remaining oil to the wok and heat until shimmering. Add the broccoli and cook, tossing until crisp-tender, 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and steam the broccoli until bright green and some of the liquid has evaporated, 2 minute more. Add the noodles, beef, ginger, carrots and soy sauce mixture to the pan, and toss over medium heat until coated and thickened a little, about 1 to 2 minutes. Salt to taste. Sprinkle with scallions, and drizzle with sesame oil, if using. Toss to coat and serve warm, with lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 699, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1030 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 2 grams

BROCCOLI BEEF LO MEIN

Broccoli Beef Lo Mein image

My family loves pasta, but I'm always looking for different ways to prepare it. This dish is better than any Chinese restaurant variety I've tried.-Joan Crandall, Burlington, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup bean sprouts
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
6 ounces vermicelli or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
2 to 3 cups broccoli florets, cooked
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce, optional
2 teaspoons ground ginger

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add bean sprouts, mushrooms and water chestnuts. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the vermicelli, broccoli, soy sauce, oyster sauce if desired and ginger; toss to coat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

COOKING LIGHT BEEF-BROCCOLI LO MEIN

Cooking Light Beef-Broccoli Lo Mein image

(NUTRITION PER SERVING (1 1/3 cups): CALORIES 327(26% from fat); FAT 9.3g (sat 3g,mono 3.6g,poly 1.6g); PROTEIN 21.7g; CHOLESTEROL 36mg; CALCIUM 47mg; SODIUM 382mg; FIBER 2.9g; IRON 3.6mg; CARBOHYDRATE 39.1g)

Provided by hannahactually

Categories Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chopped broccoli
1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onions
1 (1 lb) flank steak, trimmed and cut across the grain into long, thin strips
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic

Steps:

Combine pasta and sesame oil, tossing well to coat.
Heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ginger and garlic.
Sauté 30 seconds.
Add broccoli and onion.
Sauté 3 minutes.
Add steak.
Sauté 5 minutes or until done.
Add pasta mixture, soy sauce, and remaining ingredients.
Cook 1 minute or until lo mein is thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 408.8, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.6, Protein 23.8