Description
Beef Lo Mein is a flavorful and comforting stir-fry noodle dish featuring tender strips of beef, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a well-balanced savory sauce. Perfect for a quick meal, this recipe is easy to customize, cooks in under 30 minutes, and makes a delicious weeknight dinner loved by the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 8 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Noodles
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Vegetables
- 1 medium carrot, sliced thinly
- 1 bell pepper, sliced into strips (any color)
- 3 green onions, chopped (separate white and green parts)
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons water or broth (as needed)
Aromatics and Oils
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for finishing)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Cook the noodles according to package directions until just al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable or canola oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and cook quickly until browned on both sides but not overdone. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables and Aromatics: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in the sliced carrots, bell peppers, and the white parts of the green onions, stir-frying until crisp-tender.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles, beef, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a splash of water or broth to the pan. Toss everything thoroughly to coat evenly, cooking for a few minutes until heated through and the flavors meld together.
- Finish with Sesame Oil and Green Onions: Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and sprinkle the green parts of the chopped green onions on top. Give one final toss and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Slice beef thinly to ensure quick cooking and tenderness.
- Undercook noodles slightly to prevent sogginess after stir-frying.
- Use high heat during stir-frying to keep vegetables crisp and beef juicy.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking, as stir-frying proceeds quickly.
- Adjust soy and oyster sauce amounts as desired for bolder flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: beef lo mein, stir-fry noodles, quick dinner, Asian noodles, beef recipe
