Easy Beef Stir-Fry Lo Mein (Printable Version)

Tender beef, crisp veggies, and noodles combine in a flavorful weeknight stir-fry with savory sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 12 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

→ Marinade

02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Noodles

05 - 10 oz fresh or dried lo mein noodles

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup broccoli florets
08 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
09 - 3 green onions, sliced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

→ Stir-Fry Sauce

12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
14 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
15 - 1 tsp sugar
16 - 2 tbsp water
17 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ For Cooking

18 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
19 - Optional: sesame seeds and extra green onions for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
02 - Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 - Whisk together all ingredients for the stir-fry sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok on high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef for 1 to 2 minutes until just browned. Remove from pan.
05 - Add remaining vegetable oil to pan. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
06 - Return beef to pan. Add cooked noodles, green onions, and stir-fry sauce. Toss over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and coated evenly.
07 - Plate immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare
  • Delicious Asian-inspired flavors
02 -
  • Substitute beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variation
  • Use other veggies like snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn as you prefer
03 -
  • Marinate the beef for at least 10 minutes to ensure tenderness
  • Cook noodles al dente to prevent sogginess when stir-fried
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