Description
This delicious Beef Lo Mein recipe brings the flavors of classic Chinese takeout right into your kitchen. Featuring tender strips of beef, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles tossed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, this meal is quick to prepare and satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner option that combines hearty protein and vibrant veggies in a flavorful, saucy stir-fry.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
- 1 lb beef, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 large carrots, diced into two-inch pieces
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 large onion, diced into two-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup hot boiled water
- 1 tbsp Beef Better Than Bouillon
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Other
- Oil (olive or sesame) for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine the hot boiled water, Beef Better Than Bouillon, and brown sugar. Stir until fully dissolved, then add the soy sauce. Set the sauce mixture aside for later use.
- Prepare vegetables and beef: Dice the carrots, broccoli, and onion into approximately two-inch pieces. Pre-slice the beef into very thin strips, ensuring even cooking.
- Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Add the sliced beef and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté onions: In the same skillet, add sesame oil if needed and sauté the onions until they turn golden brown. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook carrots and broccoli: Using the skillet, sauté the carrots until they start to soften, then add the broccoli and cook together for about three minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add onions and garlic: Return the sautéed onions to the skillet with the carrots and broccoli. Press or add garlic cloves into the vegetable mixture and stir well to combine the flavors.
- Combine beef and sauce: Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients and let everything simmer together for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Toss with noodles: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to combine the beef, vegetables, noodles, and sauce evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the finished lo mein to a large serving dish. Toss once more if desired and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Beef lo mein is a staple Chinese dish you can easily recreate at home, saving money and time.
- This recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, making it an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Use sesame oil for authentic flavor, but olive oil works well if needed.
- Adjust the vegetables to your preference – bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms can be great additions.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or chili sauce when simmering the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 381
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 586 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
