Easy Beef Lo Mein Stir-Fry (Printable)

Tender beef strips, crisp veggies, and lo mein noodles tossed in a savory sauce for a fast meal.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 12 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

→ Marinade

02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Noodles

05 - 10 oz fresh or dried lo mein noodles

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
08 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
09 - 3 green onions, sliced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Stir-Fry Sauce

12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tsp sugar
16 - 2 tbsp water
17 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ For Cooking

18 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
19 - Optional: sesame seeds and extra green onions for garnish

# How-To:

01 - Combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil; marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef for 1 to 2 minutes until just browned, then remove from pan.
05 - Add remaining vegetable oil to the pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to the pan along with noodles and green onions. Pour in the sauce and toss over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fully coated and heated through.
07 - Transfer to plates and garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains soy (soy sauce, oyster sauce), gluten (noodles, soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce), and shellfish (oyster sauce)
  • Use gluten-free or vegan alternatives if needed
03 -
  • Marinate beef for the full 10 minutes to maximize flavor.
  • Cook noodles just until tender to avoid mushy texture after stir-frying.
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