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रविवार, 4 अप्रैल 2021

20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein has melt in your mouth tender beef with broccoli, carrots, and noodles. The sauce adds such amazing flavor to this incredibly easy meal!

Try this beef and broccoli combo in a slow cooker or insta pot too. Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli or Insta Pot Beef Broccoli are two flavorful recipes your whole family will enjoy.

Beef and broccoli lo mein in a bowl.

20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Quick and easy meals to make for your family are always top priority. I especially love creating easy meals that don’t require a lot of effort, but are absolutely delish! For example, this Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein is a tried and true family favorite of ours. The beef and broccoli coated in the sticky and sweet sauce is a dinner we all crave often!

This is THEE perfect meal to make for your family and especially for the busy back to school time. I put this meal together in under 20 minutes without rushing around. It is simple and easy to throw together at the last minute or to make ahead. This is the perfect filling and satisfying dinner at home and I know that you are going to love it as much as we did!

Ingredients for Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

This list of ingredients may look long, but don’t worry, you probably have most of these items on hand. Traditional asian ingredients like hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil are staples you will use again and again for delicious asian flavors. This Garlic and Beef Broccoli Lo Mein also uses a little bit of garlic, brown sugar, and pepper give the best spice to the sauce!

Lo mein noodles or spaghetti noodles: Either will be delicious!
Broccoli florets: Add to boiling water in the last 5 minutes of cooking the pasta.
Olive oil: Coat skillet with oil before adding in steak to cook it perfectly.
Flank steak: sliced against the grain
Garlic cloves: Minced will give a great flavor to the steak.
Carrot: Shredded carrots quickly cook in the skillet with garlic after steak is done.
Brown sugar: Measure packed for a great rich sweetness in the sauce.
Soy sauce: Reduced-sodium adds a perfect amount of saltiness.
Hoisin sauce: Adds thick glaze-like texture and sweet and salty flavor.
Sesame oil: Combine with soy sauce, hoisin, ginger, and seasonings for the perfect sticky-sweet sauce.
Ground ginger: Warm spicy flavor that is a little sweet.
Crushed red pepper flakes: Adds a bit of heat.
Pepper: To taste!

Let’s Make Lo Mein!

Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein is so easy to put together with just 2 pans and 20 minutes. It is a restaurant quality meal that you can make at home.

Cook pasta: In a large pot with boiling water, cook the noodles according to package directions. Add the broccoli the last 5 minutes of cooking and let them cook until tender. Drain the noodles and broccoli.
Cook steak: While the pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a medium sized skillet. Cook the steak until no longer pink. Add the garlic, and carrots and cook for a minute more.
Mix sauce: In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper and pepper.
Toss everything together: Add the spaghetti to the skillet and pour the sauce on top and toss until incorporated.

The process of making beef and broccoli lo mein.

Variations of Lo Mein

Traditionally Lo Mein is a stir fry meal that is made up of noodles tossed with veggies or meats and an asian sauce. The great thing about it is that you can customize this incredible mixture of flavors and textures depending on what veggies and meats you have on hand. Variations will make this meal more convenient and fast, while still giving the same great tasting results!

No noodles: Leave out the noodles for a simple veggie and meat stir fry. The thick and sweet sauce is insanely delicious and gives the dish so much flavor you will not even miss those carbs!
Protein: Swap out the beef for chicken or shrimp if that’s what you have handy. Also try Chicken Chow Mein or Shrimp Stir fry for great tasting recipes your family will go crazy over.
Veggies only: Leave out the meat for a delicious vegetarian version of this meal. For more details on how to create the BEST veggie Lo Mein be sure to read my 20 Minute Vegetable Lo Mein recipe. Easiest Vegetable Stir Fry is a great recipe to check out too!

Can You Make Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein Ahead?

Yes! This is a fantastic recipe to make ahead as part of your family’s meal prepping! Allow it to cool completely and store in an airtight container. It will remain good in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or, freeze it for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator then heat on a skillet until warm throughout.

Beef and broccoli lo mein in a skillet.

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20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

20 Minute Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein has melt in your mouth tender beef with broccoli, carrots, and noodles. The sauce adds such amazing flavor to this incredibly easy meal!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian American, Chinese

Keyword broccoli lo mein, garlic beef and broccoli lo mein, garlic beef lo mein

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings People

Calories 407kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti noodles
3 cups broccoli florets
1 Tablespoon olive oil
8 ounce flank steak sliced against the grain
3 garlic cloves minced
1 medium carrot shredded
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons hoisen sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a large pot with boiling water, cook the noodles according to package directions. Add the broccoli the last 5 minutes of cooking and let them cook until tender. Drain the noodles and broccoli.
Cut the flank steak across the grain in ¼ inch strips.
While the pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a medium sized skillet. Cook the steak until no longer pink.
Add the garlic, and carrots and cook for a minute more.
In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper and pepper.
Add the spaghetti to the skillet and pour the sauce on top and toss until incorporated.

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Updated on July 20, 2020 and April 4, 2021

Originally Posted on August 20, 2017

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शनिवार, 3 अप्रैल 2021

Homemade Buffalo Sauce

Homemade Buffalo Sauce is spicy, zingy and so much better than store bought! You have to try making it yourself, it will change everything!

Making your own sauces is the best way to go, they’re fast, delicious and oh so good! Try these favorites, Fry Sauce, Cheese Sauce and Alfredo Sauce!

Dipping a chicken leg in homemade buffalo sauce.

Buffalo Sauce Recipe

Homemade buffalo sauce is simple to make and great for many recipes to come! Buffalo sauce is combination of bottled hot sauce and a fat, and in this case butter, to create a delicious creamy sauce you are going to love. The butter will balance out the spice, and along with the vinegar and worcestershire sauce it creates a unique taste different from just hot sauce. It is creamy and delicious.

Making homemade buffalo sauce at home means you can make it fresh and adjust the heat to your liking. It is much easier than you think. There are so many ways to serve this sauce, I’ll give you all the good ideas below. But whether you are a ranch dressing fan or a Blue Cheese fan, I have that recipe for you too! So turn your grill on and get the wings cooking and let’s make some sauce!

Ingredients for Buffalo Sauce Recipe

Just a few ingredients make up this incredible homemade buffalo sauce. Do not skimp on the butter, it is meant to be in there.

Frank’s Hot Sauce: Every good buffalo sauce starts with a good hot sauce, use your favorite.
Butter: Adds the richness and depth you want in a buffalo sauce.
White Vinegar: Adds a bit of acidity for impeccable flavor.
Worcestershire Sauce: You want to use this for a perfect umami flavor.
Cayenne: More heat.
Garlic: Adds flavor besides heat.

How To Make Buffalo Sauce from Scratch

Buffalo sauce made from scratch is so easy you will wonder what took you so long to try it. You are going to love this!

Combine: In a medium saucepan add the hot sauce, butter, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and garlic.
Heat: Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer and whisk for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Cooking the buffalo sauce in pot on the stove.

Tips For The Best Buffalo Sauce

There are several variations of buffalo sauce out there. Some only use the hot sauce and butter. I prefer this homemade recipe that rounds out the flavors better and creates a beautiful rich deep sauce.

Frank’s Hot Sauce: It is highly touted everywhere that this is the only hot sauce you should use to make Buffalo sauce. It is even said that the original buffalo sauce that originated in Buffalo NY, was made with Frank’s. Whether that is true or not, you cannot go wrong with Frank’s. It is the perfect hot sauce to create this buffalo sauce with. If you have a different hot sauce that you love, by all means use it. If you are not sure what to use, go with Frank’s.
Control The Heat: Everyone has their different tolerance for heat. If you want it spicer double or even triple the cayenne pepper. If you want it more mild, reduce or eliminate the cayenne all together. Adjusting the cayenne is how you will control the heat.
Add Sweet Heat: If you want more of a sweet buffalo sauce, try adding honey to the recipe. It adds flavor and a touch of sweet. Start with a teaspoon or two and add more to taste.

What to Serve Your Homemade Sauce With

Homemade buffalo sauce may have started out as a wing sauce, but it is for so much more than that. Try it with any recipe that calls for buffalo sauce, like Buffalo Cauliflowe r or Grilled Honey Buffalo Wings. This rich creamy sauce can go with so many things, these are just a few to get your creative juices flowing. There are so many ways you can use this divine buffalo sauce.

Breakfast: Yup, we can start the morning with this buffalo sauce. Use it to top Eggs, Breakfast Burritos, Breakfast Casseroles and Hashbrowns.
Lunch: Buffalo sauce is so good on sandwiches. Try it on Chicken, Egg Salad, and even Grilled Cheese. Use it to make Chicken Quesadillas, tacos or a Buffalo Buddha bowl.
Dinner: The possibilities here are endless. Add it to this Wedge Salad with the blue cheese and bacon, it’s amazing. Drizzle it on any other salad for a nice kick. Drizzle the sauce over air fryer chicken and Fried Chicken. Make Buffalo Chicken pizzas, or drizzle it over vegetables and baked potatoes.

Storing Buffalo Sauce

This sauce only gets better with time. I like making it in small batches but making a large batch is just as good. It will keep. Keep in a tightly sealed container, I like to use a jar with a screw top lid. Keep in the fridge for up to a month. Shake well before each use. If you want to warm it up, only take out what you will need and warm up in the microwave.

Spooning buffalo sauce into a jar to keep.

More Homemade Sauces and Spreads

There really is nothing better than making your own sauces, dressings and spreads. You know exactly what goes in them. You can customize them to your liking. Homemade is always better than store bought. It only takes a few minutes to create your favorites and you won’t regret it. Making homemade anything always is cheaper than buying as well. So in a nutshell it’s healthier, cheaper, and tastier. I think it’s time to give them a try. Start with these tried and true favorites.