Beef Lo Mein Noodles

dried lo mein noodles (or 2 1/2 cups fresh lo mein (*can also use egg noodles, dry spaghetti, angel hair or linguine noodles))

about 1/2 lb flank steak or sirloin, trimmed of fat, very thinly sliced against the grain

Salt and black pepper (to taste)

cornstarch

cooking oil (divided)

broccoli florets

fresh minced (or grated ginger)

garlic cloves (minced)

For the sauce

low sodium soy sauce (can also use gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for paleo)

oyster flavored sauce (if allergic - leave out and use more soy sauce or hoisin sauce can be used but the flavor won't be quite the same since it's sweeter)

rice wine (Mirin or dry sherry)

honey or brown sugar

sesame oil

corn starch

water (plus more as needed to thin out sauce)

fish sauce (optional but if you already have it in your pantry, give it a try - it adds that extra rich umami flavor)

Thai chili garlic paste (red pepper chili flakes or Sriracha sauce - optional or to taste)

For meal prep

Lunch containers