Description
Beef Lo Mein is a savory stir-fry that combines tender beef strips, vibrant vegetables, and chewy noodles all enveloped in a rich, flavorful sauce. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, delivering a comforting experience that brings everyone to the table. With its delightful aroma and colorful presentation, Beef Lo Mein is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Slice beef against the grain and chop vegetables uniformly.
- Boil water and cook lo mein noodles for 4-5 minutes until al dente; drain and toss with sesame oil.
- Heat oil in a wok and sear beef strips for 2-3 minutes; set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds before adding vegetables and stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes.
- Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch slurry, and chicken broth in a bowl; pour over veggies.
- Add noodles and beef back into the pan; toss everything together until heated through (1-2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For a twist on this classic dish, substitute beef with chicken or tofu and add extra veggies like snap peas or mushrooms. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.