Beef Broccoli Lo Mein _ New Year's Eve tradition

Served New Year’s Eve along with fortune cookies I bought at the bulk barn.  Had enough to pack 2 servings in aluminum trays and carried over to neighbour’s house for their enjoyment wishing them a happy new year!  It really felt like authentic Chinese takeout.

Served with purchased egg rolls and enjoyed with friends over a glass or two of wine.  Dish was so filling no other sides were needed.  Later we all broke open a fortune cookie to see how we would all fare for the coming year! 

Beef Broccoli Lo Mein

8 oz uncooked spaghetti

1 t dark sesame oil

1 T peanut oil

1 T minced garlic

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 c chopped broccoli

1.5 c vertically sliced onion

1 lb flank steak, trimmed and cut across grain into long, thin strips

3 T low sodium soy sauce

2 T brown sugar

1 T oyster sauce

1 T chile paste with garlic

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and drain.’

Combine pasta and sesame oil, tossing well to coat.

While pasta cooks, heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over med high heat.  Add ginger and garlic, sauté 30 seconds.  Add broccoli and onion, sauté 30 seconds.  Add steak and sauté 5 minutes or until done.  Add pasta mixture, soy sauce, and remaining ingredients.  Cook 1 minute or until lo mein is thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. 

6 servings/327 cal per serving

courtesy of Cooking Light Annual Cookbook