Description
Beef Lo Mein is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this savory stir-fry featuring tender beef, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked lo mein noodles. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe allows for customization with your favorite veggies or proteins, making it a versatile option for every palate. With its rich combination of soy sauce and sesame oil, this homemade Beef Lo Mein rivals any takeout meal while being healthy and satisfying. Elevate your dinner experience by adding garnishes like green onions and sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lo mein noodles
- 1 lb beef
- 2 large carrots
- 2 cups broccoli
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup hot boiled water
- 1 tbsp Beef Better Than Bouillon
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- Oil (olive or sesame)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by dissolving Better Than Bouillon and brown sugar in hot water; mix in soy sauce.
- Dice carrots, broccoli, and onion into bite-sized pieces; slice beef thinly.
- In a hot skillet with sesame oil, cook the beef until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Sauté onions until golden brown, then add carrots until softened; incorporate broccoli and garlic.
- Return beef to skillet, add sauce, and simmer briefly.
- Toss in cooked noodles until well combined.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg