Plento Pasto CookbookGarlic Ginger Beef & Broccoli Lo Mein
⏱ 35 min
🍽 Serves 4
≈ $8.20 ($2.05/serving)
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Why this fits a family on a budget
Using ground beef and frozen broccoli keeps the total cost well under $3 per serving without sacrificing flavor. The whole meal comes together in about 35 minutes using just one pot and one pan, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 12 oz frozen broccoli florets
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.25 cup water
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions, usually 4–5 minutes until tender but slightly chewy. Drain and set aside.
2. While noodles cook, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. This is your sauce — set it aside.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wide pan over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and looks wavy, about 1 minute.
4. Add ground beef to the pan. Break it up into small crumbles with a spatula. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains and the beef is lightly browned. Carefully drain off excess grease by tilting the pan and spooning it out.
5. Add the frozen broccoli directly into the pan with the beef. Stir and cook over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until the broccoli is heated through and bright green.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli. Stir everything together and let it cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything in a glossy layer.
7. Add the drained noodles to the pan. Toss everything together with tongs or two forks until the noodles are fully coated in sauce. Cook for 1 more minute to warm through. Serve immediately.
Contains: wheat, soy, shellfish. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.
Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.
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