Description

This Beef Lo Mein recipe offers a delicious homemade alternative to takeout, featuring tender strips of beef, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles tossed in a flavorful soy and brown sugar sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying stir-fry dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Noodles and Sauce

8 oz lo mein noodles (cooked according to instructions)
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup hot boiled water
1 tbsp Beef Better Than Bouillon
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar

Beef and Vegetables

1 lb beef (thinly sliced into strips)
2 large carrots (diced into two-inch pieces)
2 cups broccoli (diced into two-inch pieces)
1 large onion (diced into two-inch pieces)
4 garlic cloves (pressed or minced)
Oil (olive or sesame) for frying

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Instructions

Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the hot boiled water with Beef Better Than Bouillon and brown sugar, stirring until fully dissolved. Add the soy sauce to the mixture and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Prepare the Vegetables and Beef: Dice the carrots, broccoli, and onion into two-inch pieces. Pre-slice the beef into very thin strips for quick cooking.
Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Cook the beef strips until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside to avoid overcooking.
Sauté Onions: Using the same skillet, add a bit more sesame oil if needed and sauté the onion pieces until they become golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside with the beef.
Cook the Carrots and Broccoli: In the same skillet, add the diced carrots and sauté until they start to soften. Then add the broccoli and cook for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Add Onions and Garlic: Return the sautéed onions to the skillet with the vegetables. Press or add minced garlic directly into the mixture, stirring to combine and release its aroma.
Combine Beef and Sauce: Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and let everything simmer together for about 2 minutes to marry the flavors.
Add Noodles and Toss: Add the cooked lo mein noodles to the skillet and toss everything thoroughly to combine the beef, vegetables, noodles, and sauce evenly.
Serve: Transfer the beef lo mein to a large dish or serving plates. Toss once more to ensure an even mix and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.

Notes

Beef lo mein is a classic takeout favorite that can be easily prepared at home in just 30 minutes, saving money and allowing you to control ingredients.
Use sesame oil for authentic flavor, but olive oil works as a substitute for frying.
Adjust the amount of soy sauce and sugar in the sauce based on your taste preference for saltiness and sweetness.
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with firm tofu or mushrooms and use vegetable bouillon instead of beef bouillon.
Make sure not to overcook the vegetables; they should retain some crunch for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 381 kcal
Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 586 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 54 mg