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Beef Lo Mein

with Snow Peas & Broccoli

20 MIN

4 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

This summer, we’re bringing you 12 weeks of recipes designed with busy schedules and flexibility in mind. This takeout classic gets a gourmet upgrade from fresh lo mein noodles, whose delightfully chewy texture finds perfect complement in our sweet and savory sauce and bites of tender beef.

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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

700 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

1⅛ lbs Thinly Sliced Beef
1 lb Fresh Lo Mein Noodles (Previously Frozen)
½ lb Snow Peas
½ lb Broccoli
3 Tbsps Roasted Peanuts
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
⅓ cup Savory Black Bean-Chile Sauce
2 Tbsps Soy Sauce
1 tsp Black & White Sesame Seeds

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients:

Fill a large pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom ½ inch of the broccoli stem; roughly chop the broccoli. Roughly chop the peanuts.

2 Blanch & shock the vegetables:

Fill a large bowl with ice water; add a pinch of salt. Set aside. Add the snow peas and chopped broccoli to the pot of boiling water. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bright green and slightly tender. Leaving the pot of water boiling, using a slotted spoon or tongs, immediately transfer the cooked vegetables to the bowl of ice water. Let stand until cool. Drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

3 Cook the beef:

Separate the beef; pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned beef in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned and just cooked through. Turn off the heat.

4 Cook the noodles:

While the beef cooks, add the noodles to the same pot of boiling water, stirring gently to separate. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain and rinse under cold water 30 seconds to 1 minute to prevent sticking. Return to the pot.

5 Finish & serve your dish:

To the pot of cooled noodles, add the shocked vegetables, cooked beef (discarding any excess oil), sesame oil, soy sauce, and black bean-chile sauce. Stir to thoroughly combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished beef and noodles garnished with the chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

6 Make ahead modifications:

Prepare as directed. Transfer the finished beef and noodles to an airtight container. Cool, uncovered, then cover and refrigerate. Transfer the chopped peanuts to a zip-top bag; set aside. When ready to serve, stir 2 tablespoons of hot water into the noodles to loosen and coat (if necessary, gradually add up to 2 more tablespoons of hot water to ensure the noodles are thoroughly coated). Serve as directed. Enjoy!