Easy 30-min. Beef Lo Mein

When weeknight schedules get packed, make this easy beef lo mein recipe. This one-pan meal cooks in 30 minutes and it beats takeout. It features chewy noodles, tender beef, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory sauce.

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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 or sirloin tip / hanger steak
1 ¾ cups cabbage thinly sliced
⅓ cup carrot julienned
½ cup bell pepper julienned
¼ cup water room temp
4 green onions chopped 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 or dry sherry
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 or vegetarian stir-fry sauce
2 teaspoon sesame oil toasted kind
1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
¼ cup chicken stock unsalted

Instructions

Thinly slice flank steak against the grain on a 45 degree angle into 1⁄4-inch pieces. For easier slicing, freeze the beef uncovered for 45-60 minutes until firm. Transfer to a bowl, toss with the marinade ingredients as listed above, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the listed sauce ingredients and set aside.
Fill a wok or a large pan with enough water and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and blanch just until loosened, about 30 seconds. Drain, rinse under cold water, and shake off excess moisture before setting aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until just cooked through with lightly browned edges, then remove and set aside.
Add carrots, red bell pepper, cabbage, and the water to the pan. Stir-fry until slightly softened, about 1 minute.
Add the noodles and sauce, then stir-fry until the liquid is absorbed. Return the beef to the pan along with green onions and toss to combine. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

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