Imagine transforming your kitchen into a sizzling Chinese restaurant without the hefty takeout bill! This Easy Beef Lo Mein is your ticket to a mouthwatering, restaurant-style meal that's ready faster than you can say "delivery". With perfectly tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a sauce that'll make your taste buds dance, this recipe is about to become your new weeknight superhero. Whether you're a busy professional, a cooking novice, or just someone who loves delicious food, this lo mein will have you feeling like a culinary rockstar in no time!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 lb beef, sliced thin
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing beef into thin strips, mincing garlic, and chopping green onions. Ensure mixed vegetables are washed and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions in boiling salted water. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking, then set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil to create the sauce mixture. Set aside.
- Heat a large wok or wide skillet over high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and wait until it's shimmering hot.
- Add sliced beef to the hot pan, spreading it in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and slightly crisp on edges.
- Remove beef from pan and set aside. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and quickly stir-fry minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add mixed vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender but still vibrant in color.
- Return beef to the pan, add cooked noodles, and pour prepared sauce over everything. Toss quickly to combine and heat through.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well-coated and heated evenly.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Slice beef when it's slightly frozen for more precise, thin cuts
- Use a wok or wide skillet for best heat distribution and stir-frying
- Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking (mise en place)
- Cook on high heat to get that classic "wok hei" flavor and prevent soggy vegetables
- Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if needed to ensure proper browning
- Use day-old rice noodles or slightly cooled noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy
- Adjust sauce quantities to your taste preference - more soy sauce for saltiness, more sesame oil for depth
- Fresh ingredients make a huge difference, so use high-quality soy and oyster sauces
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 85mg
