Easy Beef Lo Mein (30 Minutes)

Easy Beef Lo Mein (30 Minutes)

Chewy lo mein noodles, tender beef, and crisp vegetables are tossed in a savory sauce. This easy beef lo mein recipe comes together in one pan in 30 minutes. It's a quick homemade alternative to Chinese takeout with plenty of flavor and texture.

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Prep Time 23

Cook Time 7

Total Time 30

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Servings

Calories per serving 533 kcal

Ingredients

14 oz lo mein noodles fresh kind
½ lb flank steak
1 ¾ cups cabbage thinly sliced
⅓ cup carrot julienned
½ cup bell pepper julienned
¼ cup water room temperature
4 green onions cut into 1" long pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Beef Marinade

½ tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
½ tablespoon Shaoxing Wine
2 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil

Noodle Sauce

3 garlic cloves minced
1.5 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup chicken stock low-sodium

Instructions

Thinly slice flank steak against the grain on a 45-degree angle into ¼-inch pieces. Transfer to a bowl, toss with the marinade ingredients, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together all the listed sauce ingredients until the sugar fully dissolves. Set aside.
Fill a wok or large pan with enough water to cover the noodles and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and blanch just until loosened, about 30 seconds. Drain, rinse under cold water, shake off excess moisture, and toss with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through with lightly browned edges. Remove and set aside.
Add the carrots, red bell pepper, cabbage, and water to the pan. Stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
Add the noodles. Whisk the sauce again, pour it over the noodles, and stir-fry until the sauce coats the noodles. Return the beef to the pan with the green onions and toss to combine. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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