Description
Savory Beef Lo Mein with Vegetables is the ultimate homemade takeout-style dinner. Packed with tender beef, crisp veggies, and lo mein noodles tossed in a rich umami sauce, this easy stir-fry is a family favorite perfect for weeknights. A bold Asian noodle dish that’s better than takeout!
Ingredients
1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
12 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 large carrot, julienned
1 bell pepper, sliced
2 cups cabbage or bok choy, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Slice beef thin against the grain and toss with cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce.
2. Prep vegetables: julienne carrots, slice bell pepper, chop cabbage and green onions.
3. In a bowl, whisk remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
4. Boil noodles until just tender, drain and set aside.
5. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet or wok over high heat. Sear beef for 1–2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
6. Add remaining oil and stir-fry carrots and bell pepper for 1 minute. Add cabbage and cook until slightly tender.
7. Add noodles, beef, and sauce to the pan. Toss everything together and heat through.
8. Stir in green onions and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is best served immediately for the freshest texture.
Slice beef thinly to ensure tenderness when stir-fried.
Use high heat and a large skillet or wok for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg