Description
Beef Lo Mein is a savory stir-fry dish that combines tender slices of marinated beef, chewy lo mein noodles, crisp vegetables, and a rich soy-based sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe delivers takeout-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz flank steak
8 oz lo mein noodles
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or peanut)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain.
2. In a bowl, combine sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Marinate for 15 minutes.
3. Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. Prep vegetables: mince garlic and ginger, julienne carrots and bell pepper, chop green onions.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Sear beef in a single layer, undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir-fry until browned. Remove and set aside.
6. Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, carrots, and bell pepper for 2-3 minutes.
7. Return the beef to the wok. Add noodles, green onions, remaining soy sauces, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to combine.
8. Stir-fry until noodles are evenly coated and everything is heated through.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra tenderness, freeze the flank steak for 15 minutes before slicing—this makes thin cuts easier.
Don’t overcook the noodles; slightly underdone noodles will finish cooking in the wok.
Prep everything before you turn on the heat—stir-frying moves fast!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1040mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: beef lo mein, Chinese noodles, easy beef stir-fry