Beef Lo Mein
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5
Beef Lo Mein
Description
This Beef Lo Mein begins by marinating flank steak strips in soy sauce, cornstarch, peanut oil, and baking soda, which helps tenderize the meat and adds flavor. The sauce mixture includes brown sugar, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil, creating layers of savory depth.
The cooking process stir-fries the beef until browned, then quickly cooks mushrooms, Napa cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers before returning the beef, adding snow peas, bean sprouts, noodles, and sauce to the wok or skillet. Tossing everything together coats the ingredients evenly with the sauce, finishing a chewy, crunchy, flavorful dish with varied textures.
Though a wok is traditional, a large skillet works well for cooking the ingredients in batches and combining them. Variations can substitute pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu for the beef based on preference.
Ingredients
For Beef
- 1 pound flank steak cut in thin strips against the grain
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 teaspoon peanut oil
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
For Sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon white pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For Stir Fry
- 1 pound lo mein noodles or ramen noodles or any other Asian style noodles
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil divided
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 2 cup Napa cabbage shredded, or regular cabbage
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 medium red bell pepper julienned
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 cup bean sprout
- 3 green onions cut into 2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Then drain and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Then set aside.
- Marinate the beef: In a medium-sized bowl, mix the soy sauce, cornstarch, peanut oil, and baking soda together. Then toss in the sliced beef and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Stir-fry the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until hot. Then add the beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes tossing it around until it is nice and brown. Now, transfer the beef to a plate and set it aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Heat the remaining tablespoon of peanut oil in the wok and then add the mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper to stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
- Finish the beef lo mein: Add the snow peas and bean sprouts to the wok along with the seared beef and cooked noodles. Then pour the prepared lo mein sauce evenly over everything and toss to combine well while cooking for one last minute.
- Garnish: Top the yummy homemade beef lo mein with sliced green onions and serve with your favorite Sriracha and a side of Homemade Egg Rolls!
Notes
- Use a large skillet if you do not have a wok; both work for stir-frying evenly.
- Proteins such as pork, chicken, shrimp, or tofu can replace or be added to the beef.
- Cook ingredients in the specified order as vegetables and meat require different cooking times for optimal texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1057mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2641IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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