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Beef Lo Mein

Tender slices of beef mingling with thick lo mein noodles, vegetables, and a savory sauce are perfect for tonight’s dinner in this beef lo mein. And it takes less time than takeout to put on your table!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz flank steak , cut against the grain into 1/4” (4 cm) thick slices
  • 8 oz fresh lo mein noodles (or 6 oz / 170 g dried lo mein / chow mein noodles)
Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Stir Fry
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil , divided
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 green onions , sliced into 1” (2 cm) pieces, greens and whites separated
  • 1/2 large carrot , cut into matchsticks
  • 5 pieces Napa cabbage leaves , chopped
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts

Instructions

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  1. Combine the steak with the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until well coated and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under running cold water to stop cooking. Drain and toss with a drizzle of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat until hot. Spread the marinated steak without overlapping. Cook without disturbing until the bottom turns golden brown, 1 minute or so. Flip to cook the other side until browned but the inside is still a bit pink. Transfer the beef to a big plate and set aside.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic. Stir a few times to release the fragrance, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the white part of the green onion, onions, carrots, and cabbage. Stir fry until the cabbage begins to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Add the noodles and drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon oil on top. Toss the noodles a few times to mix with the oil.
  8. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
  9. Add back the cooked steak and toss again, until the sauce is fully absorbed.
  10. Add the bean sprouts and green onion greens. Stir a few times until the bean sprouts are just wilted but remain crispy.
  11. Transfer everything to serving plates and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 21.9g (7%) Protein 16.4g (33%) Fat 15.6g (24%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 339mg (10%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 3.7g (7%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 21.9g 7%
Protein 16.4g 33%
Fat 15.6g 24%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 339mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 3.7g 7%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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