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Beef Lo Mein

A quick and easy stir-fry dish featuring tender noodles, savory beef, and crisp vegetables, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin sliced thin against the grain
  • 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 3 cups bok choy chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
  • 2 carrots julienned or thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 3 green onions sliced on the bias
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Large pot for boiling noodles
  • Colander
  • Small bowl for mixing sauce
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Slice your flank steak or sirloin against the grain into thin slices, roughly 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your lo mein noodles according to package directions, usually 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, white pepper, cornstarch, and broth until the cornstarch dissolves.
  4. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then add half of the beef slices in a single layer. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes without stirring until browned.
  6. Stir the beef and cook for another minute, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with another tablespoon of oil and the remaining beef.
  7. Add the last tablespoon of oil, garlic, and ginger to the wok. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Add carrots and bell peppers first. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
  9. Add bok choy and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until wilted but bright green.
  10. Return the beef to the wok along with the noodles. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss for 1 to 2 minutes to coat.
  11. If noodles seem dry, add a splash of broth or water and toss again.
  12. Transfer to serving bowls and top with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish can be reheated for next-day lunches but is best served fresh.