Here’s a flavorful, easy Beef Lo Mein recipe — tender beef, fresh veggies, and a savory, glossy sauce tossed with lo mein noodles. Just like your favorite takeout, but better!
🥢 Beef Lo Mein
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: 1 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
For the Sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1–2 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- ⅓ cup water or beef broth
Noodles & Veggies
- 12 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti if needed)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup snap peas or broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2–3 tbsp oil for stir-frying
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the beef
- Toss sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and Shaoxing wine.
- Let marinate 10–20 minutes.
2. Cook noodles
- Boil noodles according to package directions.
- Drain, rinse briefly, and set aside.
3. Make the sauce
- In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients.
- Adjust sweetness or heat to taste.
4. Stir-fry the beef
- Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
- Add beef in a single layer; cook until browned (about 2 minutes).
- Remove beef and set aside.
5. Cook vegetables
- Add a bit more oil.
- Stir-fry carrots, bell peppers, snap peas/broccoli, and cabbage until crisp-tender (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.
6. Combine everything
- Return beef to the pan.
- Add noodles and pour sauce over the top.
- Use tongs to toss until everything is coated and sauce thickens.
- Add green onions last.
7. Serve
- Serve hot with extra soy sauce or chili paste on the side.
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra saucy: Double the sauce for more coating.
- Spicy Lo Mein: Add chili oil or red pepper flakes.
- Protein swaps: Chicken, shrimp, pork, or tofu all work beautifully.
- Veggie upgrades: Mushrooms, bean sprouts, baby corn, or spinach are great additions.
- Better texture: Stir-fry on high heat and don’t overcrowd the pan.
If you’d like, I can give you:
✅ A restaurant-style version
✅ A 30-minute weeknight version
✅ A spicy garlic lo mein
Just tell me!
