Description
Tender beef strips, chewy noodles, and colorful vegetables tossed in a savory-sweet sauce make this Beef Lo Mein a flavorful homemade take-out classic perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
12–14 oz (340–400 g) fresh lo mein noodles (or soft egg noodles)
10–12 oz (280–340 g) flank, skirt, or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
3–4 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, cabbage, bean sprouts, green onions)
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
½ cup beef broth (or as needed for sauce consistency)
1–2 tbsp vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: chili oil, sesame seeds, fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
Slice beef thinly against the grain and marinate with 1 tbsp soy sauce and a pinch of cornstarch for 15–30 minutes.
Boil noodles until slightly undercooked (al dente). Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, optional wine, and broth. Adjust to taste.
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and sear the beef quickly until just browned. Remove and set aside.
Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, then add firm vegetables (like carrots and peppers). Stir-fry 2–3 minutes.
Return beef to the wok, add remaining vegetables, and pour in the sauce. Toss until everything is coated.
Add noodles and stir-fry 2–3 more minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
Garnish with sesame seeds, chili oil, or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
Substitute spaghetti or udon noodles if lo mein noodles aren’t available.
Cook vegetables in batches to avoid overcrowding and losing heat.
For more heat, add chili garlic sauce or crushed red pepper.
Double the vegetables and reduce the noodles for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American