Description
Homemade beef lo mein delivers authentic Chinese takeout magic straight to dinner tables. Savory noodles dance with tender beef and crisp vegetables, creating a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
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
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil, divided
- 1 cup (100 g) sliced carrots
- 1 cup (100 g) broccoli florets
- ½ cup (50 g) sliced bell peppers (any color)
- ½ cup (50 g) sliced green onions
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 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
Instructions
- Noodle Preparation: Immerse Lo Mein noodles in rapidly boiling water, cooking until perfectly al dente. Drain thoroughly and delicately coat with sesame oil to prevent clumping.
- Beef Technique: Slice beef into ultra-thin strips against the grain, ensuring maximum tenderness. Marinate briefly in soy sauce mixture to enhance flavor profile and tenderize meat.
- Vegetable Sauté: Ignite wok with vegetable oil, introducing minced garlic for an aromatic base. Rapidly stir-fry bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and carrots until they reach vibrant, crisp-tender state.
- Protein Integration: Introduce marinated beef strips into sizzling vegetable medley. Continuously toss until meat caramelizes and achieves perfect golden-brown exterior with succulent interior.
- Sauce Fusion: Whisk comprehensive sauce blend combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until harmoniously integrated.
- Final Assembly: Cascade prepared noodles into wok, thoroughly incorporating sauce, vegetables, and beef. Allow ingredients to intermingle, creating a cohesive, flavor-packed dish.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, delivering a crisp, verdant finish. Serve immediately while piping hot for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Cut beef against the grain for maximum tenderness, ensuring each bite remains juicy and easy to chew without becoming tough or chewy.
- Immediately toss freshly cooked noodles with sesame oil and separate them gently to stop sticking, maintaining their individual texture and preventing a mushy consistency.
- Maintain medium-high heat during stir-frying to quickly sear beef and vegetables, preserving their crisp texture and preventing soggy or overcooked ingredients.
- Whisk cornstarch into sauce mixture thoroughly to create a smooth, glossy coating that clings perfectly to noodles and meat without becoming too thick or watery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg