Spicy Beef and Broccoli Chow Mein

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 package (16 ounces) chow mein noodles

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flank steak, broccoli, onion, bell pepper, carrots, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the beef and vegetable mixture and stir-fry until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the chow mein noodles to the skillet and stir-fry until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450 per serving
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 50g

Dish Characteristics:

• Spicy and savory
• Packed with tender beef and fresh vegetables
• Perfect for a quick and easy meal

User Comments:

• "This dish was so flavorful and satisfying. I loved the combination of spicy and savory."
• "I made this for my family and they all raved about it. It was so easy to make and tasted like it came from a restaurant."
• "I highly recommend this dish. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have flank steak, you can substitute another type of thin-sliced steak, such as skirt steak or sirloin.
• If you don't have chow mein noodles, you can substitute other types of noodles, such as linguine or fettuccine.
• If you can't find crushed red pepper flakes, you can substitute cayenne pepper.