Broccoli & Beef Lo Mein

Tonight I was craving Panda Express and didn't want to spend the money, calories, or time in getting it. I decided to make a beef and broccoli lo mein, inspired from a recipe I found on a Disney site (go figure). Its delicious and I think this will be a mainstay in our house! Next time I make it, I am going to use brown rice spaghetti, I think the extra starch it has to offer will be awesome. This meal makes plenty for 4-6 people depending on how big your eaters are.

1 12 oz package of angel hair

2 teaspoons sesame oil

3 tablespoons veggie oil

1 medium or large onion, sliced

2-3 cups chopped broccoli

2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger ( I don't even peel it)
1 pack of baby shitaki mushrooms, sliced
1 cup bean sprouts

7 cloves of garlic, minced

1 flank steak, cut crosswise into thin strips

1/4 + 1 tablespoon cup beef broth

1/4 cup  soy sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons oyster sauce (this is an awesome ingredient to always have on hand)

Directions:

• Boil the water for the spaghetti, add a dash of salt and cook until al dente.
• After you drain the noodles put them back in the pot and add the sesame oil. 
• Heat the veggie oil in a large skillet and add the mushrooms, broccoli and onion to cook for about 5 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and continue to stir about a minute. 
• Add the flank steak (or whatever beef you prefer, chicken could even work too just make sure it is cooked all the way through) and cook it, stirring often for 5 minutes until it is no longer pink. Add the bean sprouts and stir.
• In a small bowl, mix the broth, soy sauce, brown sugar and oyster sauce. Add the mix and the pasta to skillet and cook for about 3 more minutes, stirring often, until everything is heated through. 
• Serve it up hot and enjoy!
• I served it with a spicy spicy garlic chili sauce (like Sriracha) SO GOOD!