Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Ratings: 5 from 5 votes
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 368
Description

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.

Ingredients
  • 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
    • For garnish
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped peanuts
  • Green onions
Instructions
  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Prepare the sauce. In a bowl combine the garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef stock, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar. 

  3. 3

    Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat some neutral oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat. Fry the beef until fully cooked. Remove from the pan. 

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Add the noodles, sauce, beef and green onions. Toss them together until the noodles are all covered with sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve garnished with more green onions, chopped peanuts or sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Tips
  • 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.
Keywords: beef, noodles
Read it online: https://themoderncookbook.com/recipe/easy-beef-lo-mein-recipe/