Authentic Szechuan Beef Lo Mein Recipe | Easy & Flavorful

INGREDIENTS

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak (about 1 pound) 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 can (about 14 ounces) vegetable broth 1 cup water 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 package (8 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables for stir-fry 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated angel hair pasta 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Cut beef in half lengthwise, then crosswise into thin slices. Toss beef with garlic, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of beef to skillet; stir-fry 2 minutes or until meat is barely pink in center. Remove from skillet; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
3. Add vegetable broth, water, soy sauce and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to skillet; bring to a boil over high heat. Add vegetables; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Uncover; stir in pasta. Return to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes, separating pasta with two forks. Return beef and any accumulated juices to skillet; simmer 1 minute or until pasta is tender and beef is heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Chinese NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups Beef Lo Mein Sodium 749 mg Protein 32 g Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 40 g Cholesterol 145 mg Saturated Fat 7 g Total Fat 20 g Calories from Fat 39 % Calories 476 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 2-1/2 Meat 3 Vegetable 2 Starch 2