Description
Savor the authentic flavors of beef lo mein, a classic Chinese noodle dish that blends tender beef, crisp vegetables, and silky noodles in a rich, savory sauce. Culinary enthusiasts will delight in this quick, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality comfort directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Noodles:
- 8 ounces (8 oz) lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
Cooking Oils:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce and cornstarch in a mixing vessel, thoroughly coating thinly sliced beef. Allow protein to marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a spacious wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Rapidly stir-fry marinated beef for 5-7 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer cooked protein to a separate plate.
- Prepare lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to package directions. Carefully drain and reserve.
- Utilize the identical skillet, introducing additional vegetable oil. Gently sauté sliced onions and minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate crisp vegetables including carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and snow peas. Energetically stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes, maintaining a vibrant, tender-crisp texture.
- Reintroduce previously cooked beef into the vegetable mixture. Add prepared noodles, tossing ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Create sauce by combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and beef broth in a separate container. Cascade sauce over noodle mixture, guaranteeing complete coating.
- Sprinkle cornstarch slurry across the skillet, continuously stirring for 2-3 minutes until sauce reaches desired thickness and glossy consistency.
- Present steaming hot lo mein, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by slicing against the grain to ensure maximum softness and easier chewing.
- Marinate beef for longer than 15 minutes if possible, up to 30 minutes, to enhance flavor absorption and meat tenderness.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- Swap beef with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains similar texture and protein levels.
- Cook vegetables quickly to preserve their vibrant colors, crispness, and nutritional value.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking to streamline the stir-frying process and prevent overcooking.
- Opt for fresh vegetables for the best texture and flavor, but frozen can work in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-19 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg