Description
Beef Lo Mein is a flavorful Chinese stir-fry made with tender slices of beef, fresh vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory homemade sauce. It’s a quick and satisfying main course perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 400g (14 oz) Fresh Lo Mein noodles or cooked egg noodles
- 250g (9 oz) Beef sirloin, tenderloin, rump, or any tender cut
- 3–4 mushrooms, sliced
- 2–3 spring onions, cut into 2” pieces
- 1 bell pepper, julienned
- 2–3 cabbage leaves, thinly sliced
- 5–6 snow peas
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sauce Mix:
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 4 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- Beef Marinade:
- 1 tbsp sauce mix (from above)
- 1 tsp corn starch
- ¼ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Blanch noodles in hot water for 1–2 minutes. Drain, toss with a little sesame oil, and set aside.
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Wash and slice all vegetables. Cut beef into thin slices against the grain.
- Marinate the beef with 1 tbsp of the sauce mix, corn starch, and baking soda for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat a wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and sear beef slices for 1–2 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add vegetables to the pan, starting with harder ones like carrots and cabbage. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.
- Push ingredients to the side and add noodles and remaining sauce mixture to the center. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until well combined and heated through.
- Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with chopped spring onions or chili oil if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh Lo Mein noodles for best texture, but cooked egg noodles work as a substitute.
- Cut beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Adjust spice and vegetables to your preference — mushrooms, snow peas, or baby corn all work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 687
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
