Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Beef Broccoli Lo Mein

This requires a lot of Asian specialty ingredients, but it's so worth it! Here's a tip: put the flank steak in the freezer for about 30 minutes--it makes it much easier to cut. Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light.

8 ounces spaghetti
1 tsp. dark sesame oil
1 Tbs. peanut oil (it's okay to use a different oil if you have nut allergies)
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups broccoli, chopped
1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion
1 (1 pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut across the grain into long strips
3 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 Tbs. oyster sauce
1 Tbs. chile paste with garlie (such as Sambal oelek)

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with sesame oil to coat.
2. While pasta cooks, heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic and saute 30 seconds.
3. Add broccoli and onion, saute 3 minutes.
4. Add steak and saute for about 5 minutes, until done.
5. Add pasta, soy sauce, and remaining ingredients; cook 1 minute, or unti lo mein is thoroughly heated, stirring constantly.