Saucy Garlic Beef Lo Mein

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 pound green beans

1 1/2 pounds lean flank steak

1 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)

7 garlic cloves, minced

1 (10-ounce) package chinese noodles

cooking spray

2 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided

3 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 1/2 pound mushrooms)

2 cups (1-inch) sliced green onions

3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 7 cloves)

Directions:

1. Trim ends from beans; remove strings. Cut beans into 3-inch pieces. Set aside.
2. Trim fat from steak. Cut across grain into thin slices; cut slices in half crosswise. Combine steak and next 4 ingredients (steak through garlic); stir well. Set aside.
3. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add beans; cook 5 minutes or until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; place in a colander. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Set aside. Add noodles to boiling water. Cook 3 minutes; drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain; set aside.
4. Coat a large nonstick skillet or wok with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add steak mixture; stir-fry 5 minutes or until browned. Spoon steak mixture into a bowl; set aside. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
5. Combine broth and next 6 ingredients (broth through pepper) in a bowl. Stir well; set aside. Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining ingredients; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add broth mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return steak to pan; add beans and noodles; stir-fry 1 minute.

By RecipeOfHealth.com