Beef Lo Mein Recipe
This Beef Lo Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful takeout style noodle stir fry you can make right at home! Tender beef, crisp vegetables, and noodles tossed in a savory sweet sauce make this dish perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in under 30 minutes and bursting with authentic flavor.
Ingredients
For the Lo Mein:
- 8 oz. lo mein noodles
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 8 oz. flank steak thinly sliced against the grain (skirt or sirloin also work)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 8 oz. sliced water chestnuts drained and rinsed
- 1 carrot shredded
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha or Buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
For Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook the noodles and broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, then set aside. Refill the pot with salted water and bring to a boil again. Add broccoli florets and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the beef: Season the sliced flank steak with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bouillon cube, then add the steak. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 3–4 minutes. Remove and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Sauté aromatics and vegetables: Return the skillet to medium high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, water chestnuts, and shredded carrot. Cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Combine everything: Add noodles, broccoli, and beef back into the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- It’s easier to slice the beef thinly when it’s cold; straight from the fridge or after chilling in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- Substitute or add other vegetables like snow peas, cabbage, or mushrooms.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less sriracha.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of soy sauce.