Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Beef Lo Mein that rivals your favorite Chinese takeout. Tender beef, crisp vegetables, and flavorful noodles tossed in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Lo Mein:
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Beef:
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinating)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snow peas or snap peas
- 2 green onions, sliced
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Marinate Beef: Toss sliced beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or wok, sear the beef for 2–3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, bell pepper, carrots, and peas for 2–3 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to the pan, add noodles, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Add more vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Use fresh lo mein noodles for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
