Ground Beef Lo Mein
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5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
489 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, Asian-American Fusion
Ground Beef Lo Mein
Description
Ground Beef Lo Mein brings together a mix of ingredients starting with lean ground beef sautéed until browned, followed by a quick stir-fry of onions, bell pepper, mushrooms, and peas to retain a tender-crisp texture. The noodles cook alongside and are later combined with the beef and vegetables in a flavorful sauce made by blending beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, fresh ginger, and garlic mince. The sauce thickens and coats the components evenly, creating a rich, balanced taste with a subtle spicy kick.
The dish can be served immediately for a filling meal that highlights the combination of meaty, savory notes from beef and aromatic sauce contrasting with fresh vegetables. Garnishing with scallions adds a fresh touch. Adjustments such as noodle type or sauce spice level allow tailoring the dish to personal tastes.
Lo mein noodles may be substituted with other long pasta types like spaghetti or linguine if needed, and the Sriracha can be omitted or adjusted to control the heat level. Hoisin sauce is important for its sweet-savory flavor and is usually found in the Asian foods section of grocery stores.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles see note
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion cut into fairly thin strips
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
- 5 ounces mushroom sliced, cremini type
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- scallions chopped, optional for serving
Sauce:
- 3/4 cup beef broth or water
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients beforehand. Add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
- Boil a salted pot of water for your noodles and cook according to package directions. Aim to have them ready when the stir fry is done. The brand I use take about 5 minutes to cook, so I put them in the water as I start step 5. Be careful not to overcook them.
- Meanwhile, add the beef to a large skillet and brown it until it's cooked through over medium-high heat (about 8-10 minutes), breaking the meat up with your spoon as you go along.
- Transfer the meat to a plate or bowl and set aside (drain it if there's a lot of fat).
- Add the olive oil to the same skillet and sauté the onion for a minute or so.
- Add in the remaining vegetables and cook them for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Veggies will be tender-crisp once done, but you can cook them for a bit longer if you prefer.
- Add the beef back to the skillet, and stir in the sauce. Let it bubble up for 30 seconds or so, then take the pan off the heat.
- Drain the noodles and add them to the skillet. Toss so everything is nicely coated. Season with salt & pepper if needed and serve with chopped scallions sprinkled on top if desired.
Notes
- Lo mein noodles can be replaced with spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles if unavailable.
- Adjust the Sriracha quantity or omit it for less spiciness.
- Hoisin sauce adds a key sweet-savory flavor and is commonly found in Asian food sections.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1074mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1204IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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