Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Beef Lo Mein that’s healthier than takeout! This easy 30-minute recipe features tender beef, crisp veggies, and savory noodles in a rich, umami-packed sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 12 oz beef (flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak), thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce, divided
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Add sliced beef and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil water and cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and water or beef broth. Set aside.
- Sauté the Beef: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add the remaining oil, then sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Combine Everything: Return beef to the pan, add cooked noodles and sauce. Toss well until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Finish & Serve: Sprinkle with green onions and optional red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- Protein Variations: Substitute beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Vegetable Options: Try adding bok choy, broccoli, or baby corn.
- Low-Carb Alternative: Use zucchini or shirataki noodles.
- Gluten-Free Version: Use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: chinese-american
Keywords: Beef Lo Mein, Easy Stir-Fry, Homemade Takeout, Quick Weeknight Dinner, Chinese Noodles