Beef Lo Mein
This Beef Lo Mein recipe is built around ground beef, and it comes together in about under an hour from start to finish. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.
- Level Hard
Ingredients
- ½ lb Ground Beef
- Salt
- To taste Pepper
- 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil
- ½ Egg
- 3 Tbs Starch
- 5 Tbs Oil
- ¼ lb Noodles
- ½ cup Chopped Onion
- 1 tsp Garlic
- 1 tsp Chopped Ginger
- 1 cup Bean Sprouts
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Tbs Oyster Sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
Method
- - MARINATING THE BEEF
- In a bowl, add the beef, salt, 1 pinch white pepper, 1 Teaspoon sesame seed oil, 1/2 egg, corn starch,1 Tablespoon of oil and mix together.
- - BOILING THE THE NOODLES
- In a 6 qt pot add your noodles to boiling water until the noodles are submerged and boil on high heat for 10 seconds. After your noodles is done boiling strain and cool with cold water.
- Add 2 Tablespoons of oil, beef and cook on high heat untill beef is medium cooked.
- Set the cooked beef aside
- In a wok add 2 Tablespoon of oil, onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, bean sprouts, mushrooms, peapods and 1.5 cups of water or until the vegetables are submerged in water.
- Add the noodles to wok
- To make the sauce, add oyster sauce, 1 pinch white pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil, sugar, and 1 Teaspoon of soy sauce.
- Next add the beef to wok and stir-fry
Tips for the best Beef Lo Mein
- Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed so everything browns instead of steaming.
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- This is a 10-step recipe, so set up your workspace in the order the steps use it.
Variations
- Swap the beef for lamb or mushrooms or lentils — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
What can I substitute for ground beef?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Can I make Beef Lo Mein ahead of time?
You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.
Is this Beef Lo Mein recipe hard to make?
It is rated hard: 17 ingredients and 10 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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