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Beef Lo Mein

Why are Asian recipes generally so high in calories? Because they use a TON of ingredients. Whether the ingredients are healthy or not, calories are calories and it adds up. So how do we lower that calorie (and sodium) count? By cutting out ingredients.
Always remember when you are trying to eat healthier, it's never going to taste like the real thing. I'm always super honest about that. But will it be close enough to satisfy the craving? Yes. 100 times yes.
I cut out as much as I could with this recipe. Some things are non negotiable. Like oyster sauce. You must have a good oyster sauce. It gives you that delicious umami that you just can't figure out how to explain it but it tastes so good! These noodles are pretty close to being authentic but one thing will be noticeable: the lack of grease. Traditional lo mein is so greasy, slippery and delicious. But oh so bad. We definitely cut that out but I promise it will satisfy you noodle craving!
For this recipe, I use flank steak because you just can't beat that tender cut of meat for stir fry. However, if you want to lower the fat you can use something leaner like top round or sirloin. Just know that the meat won't be as tender so you might want to undercook it.
My parting words will be to please go out of your way and find a little Asian market and buy fresh noodles. Not just for this recipe but anytime you are making pasta. It makes all the difference. I promise.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Beef Marinade

  • 1.5 lb Flank Steak
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Arrowroot Powder or cornstarch

Sauce

  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • .5 tsp Sugar

Lo Mein

  • 1 lb Lo Mein Noodles
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Carrot, Julienned
  • .5 Red Bell Pepper, Julienned
  • 1 cup Snow Peas
  • Sesame Oil, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Slice your flank steak into thin strips. Be sure to cut against the grain. Place the beef in a bag with the arrowroot powder and soy sauce. Mix and let it sit for 30 minutes
  • In a small mixing bowl, add your lo mein sauce ingredients. Stir well and set aside.
  • Prepare your lo mein noodles according to the package. Set them aside.
  • Preferably using a wok over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Let it smoke a little and add your beef. Be sure to not overcrowd so every piece of meat is touching the pan/wok.
  • Let the meat brown for about 2 minute per side. Remove from wok and set aside.
  • Add another tbsp of sesame oil and add your garlic, carrots and peppers. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes being sure to not let your garlic burn.
  • Add your prepared lo mein noodles and sauce. Stir well.
  • Add your beef back in along with your snow peas. Stir fry together for a few minutes until your noodles are heated through to a golden color.
  • You can always add more sauce as you wish.