Beef Lo Mein

1. 1

   Slice the beef into thin 2- to 3-inch long strips and mix well in a bowl with cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon oil.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   If using white noodles, boil them according to package instructions then rinse in cold water and drain.

4. 4

   If using fresh lo mein egg noodles, you can skip this step.

5. 5

   If you cant get lo mein or other fresh noodles at your Asian grocer, fresh or dried linguini pasta will do also.

6. 6

   Wash and cut your veggies as detailed in the list above and have them all ready for cooking.

7. 7

   Heat a wok until smoking slightly and add a couple tablespoons of oil to coat the wok.

8. 8

   Add the beef and quickly sear both sides.

9. 9

   Take the beef out of the pan.

10. 10

    Add the garlic to the pan along with all the vegetables except the bean sprouts, the dark green parts of the scallion and the snow peas.

11. 11

    Stir-fry on high heat for a minute and add the wine in a circle around the perimeter of the wok.

12. 12

    Add the noodles and beef and mix well from the bottom up for about 30 seconds.

13. 13

    Then cover the wok for one minute.

14. 14

    Remove cover and add the remaining 3 teaspoons of regular soy sauce, the dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, bean sprouts, green parts of the scallion and the snow peas.

15. 15

    Mix well and stir-fry for another minute, or until any remaining liquid has evaporated.

16. 16

    Plate and serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.