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beef lo mein

Easy Homemade Beef Lo Mein Recipe

by Sylvia Hofer
Make this better than takeout lo mein at home in under 30 minutes! Tender beef, crisp veggies, and bold flavor make it a family favorite noodle dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 574 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 large pan

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup regular or light soy sauce
  • ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ cup honey or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon black or white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Lo Mein:

  • 8 to 10 ounces uncooked lo mein noodles egg noodles, or long pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • ¾ to 1 pound flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced across the grain
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 cup small broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 to 3 green onions sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • Optional: snap peas snow peas, bok choy, baby corn, or napa cabbage

Instructions
 

  • Cook the noodles according to the package directions until just al dente. Drain, rinse briefly under cold water to prevent sticking, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, pepper, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry the carrots and broccoli first for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the bell peppers and green onions. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Add the cooked noodles and beef back into the pan. Pour the sauce over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Stir-fry for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the noodles. Garnish with extra green onions and serve hot.
  • Store leftover beef lo mein in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Slice the beef thinly against the grain so it cooks quickly and stays tender.
  • Have the noodles, sauce, beef, and vegetables prepped before you start cooking. This recipe moves fast once the pan is hot.
  • Cook the noodles just until al dente. They will soften a little more when tossed with the sauce.
  • Do not overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a little bite.
  • If the noodles seem dry, add a small splash of water or extra soy sauce while tossing everything together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 27gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 1019mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 6475IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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