Szechuan Beef Lo Mein

A spicy and savory Szechuan-inspired stir-fry featuring tender beef, colorful vegetables, and lo mein noodles in a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup snow peas
• 1/4 cup carrots, julienned
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp Szechuan chili paste
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Szechuan chili paste, sugar, sesame oil, and chicken broth

Set aside

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat

Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it's no longer pink

Remove from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant

Add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, snow peas, and carrots

Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp

Return the cooked beef to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over everything

Add the cooked lo mein noodles and toss everything together to coat in the sauce and heat through

Stir in chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined

Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired

Enjoy your delicious Szechuan-style Beef Lo Mein!