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Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Ingredients:

• 4 oz lo mein or spaghetti noodles
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups broccoli florets
• 4 oz flank steak, sliced against the grain
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 2 Tbs brown sugar
• 2 Tbs reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbs hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1⁄3 tsp ground ginger
• 1⁄3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot with boiling water, cook the noodles according to directions on package. Add dash of salt or olive oil to water.
2. Add broccoli the last 5 minutes of cooking and let them cook until crisp-tender.
3. While the pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a medium sized skillet.
4. Cook the steak until no longer pink.
5. Add the garlic and carrots and cook for a minute more.
6. In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper, and pepper.
7. Drain cooked noodles in a colander
8. Add noodles and broccoli to the skillet and pour the sauce on top. Toss (or use tongs) until incorporated.
9. Eat and enjoy!!

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