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Beef Lo Mein
5 from 56 votes

Beef Lo Mein

Beef Lo Mein consists of marinated flank steak slices stir-fried with fresh egg noodles and a mix of vegetables including onions, carrots, celery, and cabbage. The dish is flavored with a savory sauce made from beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and thickened with cornstarch, garnished with green onions for added freshness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the beef
  • 3/4 pound flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the lo mein
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 10 ounces fresh egg noodles pre-cooked
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrot shredded or julienned
  • 1/4 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup green onion only the dark green part, sliced tops
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the beef
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  1. Place the flank steak, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
For the lo mein
  1. Preheat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. 
  2. Add the beef in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. 
  3. Remove the beef from the pan. Add the onions, carrots, celery and cabbage to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just softened. 
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the noodles to the pan, along with the beef. Toss to combine.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch.
  7. Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with green onions, then serve.

Notes

  • Fresh Asian egg noodles are best sourced from Asian supermarkets or grocery store refrigerated sections.
  • Using flank steak is economical and yields tender meat when sliced thinly after firming in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 706mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 706mg 29%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.