Description
This quick and savory ground beef lo mein is packed with juicy beef, tender noodles, and crisp veggies all tossed in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce. It’s a weeknight dinner winner with bold flavor and minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil and cook lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, and cornstarch (if using). Stir well to create the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces.
- Add carrots and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender.
- Pour in the sauce and stir to coat beef and vegetables evenly.
- Add cooked noodles and green onions. Toss everything together and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the noodles — they should be slightly firm before stir-frying.
- Add sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg