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Beef Lo Mein plated
Kolby Chandler

Beef Lo Mein

5 from 1 vote
Exceptional Beef Lo Mein that delivers a delightful balance of texture and flavor, creating a homemade dish that outshines takeout.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 487
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Marinade
  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp Bayou City Garlic Pepper
Lo Mein
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 8 oz lo mein noodles can also use spaghetti noodles
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 2 medium carrots julienned
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small florets, or snap peas
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup scallions green onions

Method
 

Beef Marinade
  1. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, Chinese rice wine or sherry, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  2. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Lo Mein
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Toss them with a little oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and garlic. Set the sauce aside.
  4. Heat a wok or a large skillet over high heat.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl it around to coat the pan.
  6. Add the marinated beef slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the beef is cooked through. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
  7. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  8. Add the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  9. Add the mixed vegetables (carrots, broccoli, and bell pepper) and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  10. Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables.
  11. Add the cooked and drained lo mein noodles to the pan.
  12. Pour the prepared lo mein sauce over the noodles and toss everything together until well coated and heated through. This should take 2-3 minutes.
  13. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
  14. Serve hot and enjoy your authentic beef lo mein!

Notes

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the level of spiciness with some chili sauce or red pepper flakes.
Cook the noodles al dente to maintain their ideal chewy texture.
You can substitute beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu based on your preferences.