Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

It's tough economic times out there. People are cutting back on little luxuries...like going out to eat on a Friday night after a long week at work.

But that's okay - 'cause you can make faux restaurant take-out at home. Like this yummy Chinese Take-Out knock-off...

Double if feeding a big family...otherwise, serves 4.



Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

8 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half
1 tsp dark sesame oil
1 tsp vegetable oil
3 cups chopped broccoli
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
1 TBS peeled and minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces sirloin tips, cut crosswise into thin strips
3 TBS beef broth
3 TBS soy sauce
2 TBS brown sugar
1 TBS oyster sauce

1. Stir spaghetti into a pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions. drain noodles well, then return to pot and toss with sesame oil.

2. Heat vegetable oil in wok/ large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and onion and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.



Add the ginger and garlic and continue stirring while mixture cooks for another 30 seconds. Add the sirloin and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes until no longer pink.



3. In a small bowl, mix the broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and oyster sauce. Add the soy sauce mixture and the pasta to the wok/ skillet and continue cooking, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes, or until everything is heated through. Serve Lo Mein HOT!

courtesy Family Fun magazine