Easy Beef Stir-Fry Lo Mein (Printable)

Tender beef and crisp vegetables combined with lo mein noodles in a savory stir-fry sauce.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

01 - Combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil in a bowl; marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, water, and cornstarch until smooth.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon 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 and set aside.
05 - Add remaining oil to pan; stir-fry garlic, ginger, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to pan, add cooked noodles and green onions, pour in sauce; toss over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
07 - Plate immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Balanced meal with protein and vegetables
02 -
  • Substitute beef with chicken shrimp or tofu for variation
  • Use other veggies like snap peas mushrooms or baby corn as you prefer
03 -
  • Marinate the beef ahead to enhance flavor
  • Cook noodles al dente to avoid sogginess
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