Beef Lo Mein

Beef Lo Mein

Introduction

Beef Lo Mein is a flavorful, colorful, and comforting dish that brings the taste of Chinese takeout right into your kitchen. Tender strips of beef mingle with crisp vegetables and perfectly cooked noodles, all coated in a savory ginger-garlic sauce. This dish is quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for guests. The combination of soy, oyster sauce, and sesame oil gives every bite that perfect balance of salty, umami, and aromatic flavors. It’s hearty, satisfying, and sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

Sauce:

• ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth or beef broth
• ½ cup (120 ml) oyster sauce
• 4 tablespoons (60 ml) soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons (12 g) freshly minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons (6 g) minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil

Beef Lo Mein:

• 16 oz (450 g) lo mein noodles
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
• 2 pounds (900 g) flank steak, skirt steak, or flap steak, cut against the grain into 1-inch strips
• 2 teaspoons (12 g) kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons (4 g) black pepper
• 2 cups (150 g) snow peas
• 1 cup (120 g) carrots, cut into matchsticks or shredded
• 1 cup (120 g) bean sprouts
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• ½ head green cabbage, shredded or thinly sliced
• ½ cup (50 g) sliced green onion

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