Quick & Easy Beef Lo Mein

Thick lo mein noodles stir fried with tender beef and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce. This easy beef lo mein is ready in 30 minutes and it's cheaper and better than takeout! A delicious one-pan meal that's both family-friendly and great for busy weeknights.

5 from 7 votes

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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

0.88 lb lo mein noodles fresh kind
½ lb flank steak or sirloin tip / tri-tip / hanger steak
1 ¾ cups cabbage thinly sliced
⅓ cup carrot julienned
½ cup bell pepper julienned
¼ cup water room temp or cold
4 green onions chopped into 1 inch 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 / chicken stock
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 slight angle into ¼-inch pieces. (For easier slicing, freeze the beef for 45-60 minutes until firm.) Transfer to a bowl and toss with marinade ingredients as listed above. Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
Bring a large pot or wok of water to a boil. Add the noodles and blanch just until loosened, about 30 seconds. Drain, rinse under cold water, and shake off excess moisture. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear the beef until just cooked through with lightly browned edges. Remove and set aside.
Add carrots, red bell pepper, cabbage, and the water. Stir-fry until slightly softened, about 1 minute.
Add the noodles and sauce. 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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