If ‘Beef’ and Broccoli is your go-to when ordering takeout, then you’re going to LOVE these Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles! Chewy Chow Mein noodles are tossed in the most delicious savory sauce with stir fried broccoli and tender, marinated ‘beef’ strips, making for a meal of slurpable goodness!
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According to Made with Lau, Beef and Broccoli is said to have originated from the Chinese dish called “Gai Lan Chao Niu Rou”, also known as Chinese Broccoli Fried Beef. Because early Chinese immigrants could not find Gai Lan – the Chinese variation of broccoli in the US – the broccoli that we know today became an easy substitute, and is now used the widely noted dish that we know as Beef and Broccoli. It’s believed that the first versions of the dish were prepared by Chinese immigrants who had settled in San Francisco sometime after the 1920’s when broccoli was introduced by immigrants from Italy.
While beef and broccoli is widely popular in the US, it’s highly unlikely you’ll find it on menus in China – this dish is American Chinese, much like Crab Rangoon and the Chinese Chicken Salad. But just because this is a westernized recipe, doesn’t mean it isn’t delicious! In fact, Beef and Broccoli is a beloved American Takeout Favorite for a reason!
Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Beef and Broccoli Noodles!
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