Spicy Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein
Spicy Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein is a popular Chinese-American stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of beef, crisp broccoli florets, and soft egg noodles tossed in a savory, spicy sauce. The dish typically includes ingredients like soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili peppers for heat, with the noodles providing a hearty base. It's a staple in many Chinese takeout restaurants across the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the noodles, with a moderate amount of protein from the beef and fat from the cooking oil and sauce. It provides key nutrients like iron, vitamin C from broccoli, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 500-700 calories per typical serving, depending on portion size and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 280 mcg |
| Calcium | 110 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin K | 65 mcg |
| Folate | 75 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Lo Mein represents the adaptation of Chinese cooking techniques to Western ingredients and tastes, becoming a beloved comfort food in America. Nutritionally, the combination of broccoli and beef offers a balance of fiber and protein, though the spicy sauce can add sodium and capsaicin, which may boost metabolism slightly.
