Easy Beef Stir-Fry Lo Mein (Print Version)

Tender beef and crisp vegetables tossed with lo mein noodles in a savory sauce, perfect for weeknights.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 12 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

→ Marinade

02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Noodles

05 - 10 oz fresh or dried lo mein noodles

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
08 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
09 - 3 green onions, sliced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Stir-Fry Sauce

12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tsp sugar
16 - 2 tbsp water
17 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ For Cooking

18 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
19 - Optional: sesame seeds and extra green onions for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - In a bowl, toss the beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Let it marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until just browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
05 - Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the pan, add cooked noodles and green onions, then pour in the sauce. Toss over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Substitute beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variation.
  • Use other veggies like snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn as you prefer.
03 -
  • For extra spice, add a dash of chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
  • Pairs well with a light, crisp white wine or jasmine tea.
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