Beef & Broccoli Lo Mein

By newbaucher

Ingredients

• 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
• 1/2 pound whole-grain linguine (such as Barilla)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound flank steak, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 8 ounce can chopped water chestnuts, drained

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, whisk broth, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, cornstarch and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lightly salt and add broccoli. Bring back to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Scoop out broccoli with a slotted spoon and reserve. In same pot, cook pasta for 6 minutes; drain and set aside.

3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add steak and pepper and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Stir in sauce and simmer 1 minute until thickened. Add broccoli and water chestnuts; cook 2 minutes. Toss with pasta and serve immediately.