Description
Savory beef lo mein recipe brings Chinese-American comfort to home kitchens with tender noodles and succulent meat. Quick stir-fry techniques ensure you can enjoy restaurant-quality flavors without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) lo mein noodles or spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 1 cup (100 g) carrots, sliced
- 1 cup (100 g) broccoli florets
- ½ cup (50 g) bell peppers (any color), sliced
- ½ cup (50 g) green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and sugar in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Noodle Preparation: Boil lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and separate, preventing clumping. Reserve for later integration.
- Protein Searing: Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high temperature. Swiftly sauté beef slices until achieving a caramelized golden-brown exterior. Remove and temporarily set aside.
- Vegetable Activation: In the same cooking vessel, add additional oil. Introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers. Stir-fry rapidly, maintaining vibrant colors and crisp texture.
- Final Assembly: Reincorporate seared beef into vegetable mixture. Add prepared noodles and pour prepared sauce over entire contents. Toss vigorously to ensure comprehensive coating of all ingredients.
- Serving Flourish: Sprinkle finely chopped green onions across the dish. Transfer to serving plates immediately. Optionally provide additional soy sauce or chili flakes for personalized enhancement.
Notes
- Prep Noodles Perfectly: Rinse cooked noodles with cold water immediately to stop cooking and prevent clumping, ensuring each strand remains separate and tender.
- Control Meat Tenderness: Slice beef against the grain and briefly marinate in cornstarch to create a protective coating that locks in moisture and prevents toughening during high-heat cooking.
- Master High-Heat Stir-Frying: Use a scorching hot wok or skillet and cook ingredients quickly to maintain vibrant colors, crisp textures, and prevent vegetables from becoming soggy or losing nutritional value.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap beef with tofu for vegetarian version, use gluten-free soy sauce for celiac-friendly adaptation, or replace noodles with zucchini spirals for low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg