Easy Beef Lo Mein Recipe
Beef lo mein is a quick and tasty stir-fry noodle dish. There's many variations but here's our recipe for this mouthwatering dish.
- 1/2 lb beef (flank steak)
- 12 oz lo mein noodles (egg noodles)
- 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
- 2 carrots (shredded)
- 2 bell peppers (julienned)
- 3 green onions (chopped)
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup beef stock
- 3 tsp corn starch
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Neutral oil
- Salt and pepper
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped peanuts
- Green onions
Cut the beef into thin slices. Transfer it to a bowl and add 2 tsp. cornstarch, 1 tbsp. regular soy sauce the baking soda and 1 tbsp. neutral oil. Mix and let it marinade while preparing everything else.
Prepare the sauce. In a bowl combine the garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef stock, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar.
Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Heat some neutral oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat. Fry the beef until fully cooked. Remove from the pan.
Add the carrots and bell peppers. Cook for a few minutes until the start to soften and toss in the cabbage and 1/2 cup of water. Cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Add the noodles, sauce, beef and green onions. Toss them together until the noodles are all covered with sauce.
Serve garnished with more green onions, chopped peanuts or sesame seeds. Enjoy!
- Use a good quality beef. This will make a big difference in the taste of the dish.
- Don't overcook the beef. The beef should be browned but still tender.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to your taste.
- Serve the beef lo mein immediately with your favorite toppings, such as chopped green onions, Sriracha sauce, or chili garlic sauce.
- Use a wok: A wok is a traditional Chinese cooking vessel that is perfect for stir-frying. It has a large surface area and sloping sides, which helps to cook the food evenly. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet.
- Serve immediately: Beef lo mein is best served immediately after cooking. The noodles will become sticky if they are allowed to sit for too long.
- To prevent the noodles from sticking together, cook them according to the package instructions and rinse them with cold water after draining. Toss them with a little oil to keep them from clumping.