5.0 from 15 votes
Beef Lo Mein Recipe
Noodles, vegetables & tender beef are tossed in a slightly sweet and spicy sesame sauce to make this easy Beef Lo Mein! Ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 515 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
Lo Mein
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
- 1 pound beef sirloin , thinly sliced against the grain
- 8 ounces lo-mein or spaghetti noodles
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup white mushrooms , sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 1 bell pepper , sliced
- 2-3 scallions , sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds , toasted
Lo- Mein Sauce
- 6 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients for sauce including soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha and cornstarch, in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- While waiting for the water to boil, heat a wok or large deep skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the beef and cook until no longer pink, then remove from the pan to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Drain any liquid from the pan then add remaining one tablespoon of oil, garlic and vegetables. Meanwhile, drop the noodles in the boiling water and cook according to package directions. (5-9 minutes for al dente, depending on noodle used)
- Cook the vegetables until they begin to soften, then add the beef back to the pan. Drain the noodles and add them.
- Toss to combine, then pour the sauce over top. Cook while tossing 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce has slightly thickened.
- Add sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds and serve hot.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
1761mg
(73%)
Potassium
737mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1399IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
75mg
(83%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1761mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 737mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1399IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 75mg | 83% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.