Beef Brisket Lo Mein with Seasonal Vegetables (時菜牛腩捞麵)

時菜牛腩捞麵, or Beef Brisket Lo Mein with Seasonal Vegetables, is a classic Cantonese dish beloved for its combination of tender beef brisket, chewy noodles, and a medley of fresh vegetables. This dish is known for its satisfying mix of flavors and textures, and it's relatively easy to prepare. Here's a recipe to help you recreate this comforting meal at home.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Ingredients

For the Beef Brisket:

500 g beef brisket cut into chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 thumb-sized ginger sliced
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups beef broth or water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lo Mein:

400 g lo mein noodles or any preferred Chinese noodles
2 cups mixed seasonal vegetables e.g., bok choy, carrots, bell peppers, snow peas, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Beef Brisket:

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger and sauté until fragrant.
Add the beef brisket and brown on all sides.
Add star anise, cinnamon stick, beef broth (or water), soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Once tender, remove the brisket from the pot and slice or shred it. Keep the broth warm for serving.

Prepare the Lo Mein Noodles:

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Stir-Fry Vegetables and Noodles:

In a large wok or pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the chopped vegetables and stir-fry until just tender.
Add the cooked noodles to the wok with the vegetables.
Stir in oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another minute. Season with salt and pepper.