Beef Lo Mein Recipe

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Ingredients

For the Beef:

  • 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Lo Mein:

  • 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Beef:
    • In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch until well coated.
    • Set aside to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Cook the Noodles:
    • Prepare the lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Stir-Fry the Beef:
    • Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
    • Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
    • Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté the Vegetables:
    • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
    • Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and snow peas until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Combine Beef and Vegetables:
    • Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables.
  6. Prepare the Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and beef broth.
    • Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
  7. Thicken the Sauce:
    • Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet.
    • Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  8. Add the Noodles:
    • Toss the cooked lo mein noodles or spaghetti into the skillet.
    • Mix everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
  9. Garnish and Serve:
    • Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
    • Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

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