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The Ultimate Beef Lo Mein Recipe: A Flavorful Chinese Stir-Fry Noodle Dish

Beef Lo Mein
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Lo Mein noodles with tender beef steak and crisp vegetables, tossed in a savory homemade stir-fry sauce.

This Beef Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. The key to success is high heat and quick cooking to keep the beef tender and the veggies crisp. Feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or adjust the sauce to your taste!

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 400g (14 oz) fresh Lo Mein noodles (or cooked egg noodles)
  • 250g (9 oz) beef sirloin, tenderloin, or rump (thinly sliced against the grain)
  • 3–4 mushrooms, sliced
  • 2–3 spring onions, cut into 2” pieces
  • 1 bell pepper, julienned
  • 2–3 cabbage leaves, thinly sliced
  • 5–6 snow peas
  • 1 small carrot, julienned
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Stir-Fry Sauce

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or water/rice vinegar)
  • ¼ tsp white pepper

Beef Marinade

  • 1 tbsp of the prepared stir-fry sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp baking soda (optional, for extra tenderness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Noodles
    • Blanch fresh noodles in hot water for 1-2 minutes, drain, and toss with a drizzle of sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce
    • In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients and set aside.
  3. Prep Vegetables & Beef
    • Wash and slice all vegetables.
    • Thinly slice beef against the grain.
    • Marinate beef with 1 tbsp sauce + cornstarch + baking soda for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Stir-Fry
    • Heat a wok/pan over medium-high heat, add oil.
    • Sear beef for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
    • In the same pan, stir-fry vegetables (start with harder ones like carrots, then add softer ones like cabbage). Cook for 1-2 minutes.
    • Push veggies aside, add noodles and sauce. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes until well-coated.
    • Return beef to the pan, mix well, and cook for another 1 minute.
  5. Serve
    • Garnish with extra spring onions and chili oil if desired. Serve hot!

Notes

✅ Noodle Choice: Fresh Lo Mein or egg noodles work best. If using dried noodles, cook per package instructions.
✅ Tender Beef: Slice against the grain and marinate for tenderness.
✅ High Heat: Essential for a restaurant-style sear.
✅ Substitutions:

  • No Shaoxing wine? Use water or rice vinegar.
  • Swap veggies for broccoli, bean sprouts, or baby corn.

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