Name: Beef Lo Mein Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces flank steak, sliced; 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 tsp minced garlic; 1.5 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1/4 cup sliced onion; 8 ounces mushrooms; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup carrots, sliced; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 3 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp sriracha or other hot sauce (optional); 1/4 tsp pepper

Overloaded with tender beef pieces, lots of fresh vegetables, and a scrumptiously sweet yet savory sauce, this quick and easy beef lo mein recipe is the perfect healthier (and cheaper) version of this takeout favorite.

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I’ve shared my vegetarian lo mein recipe before, which is a weeknight fave when I feel like takeout but don’t want to spend the money. It’s a copycat version of PF Chang’s lo mein, which my husband and daughter absolutely LOVE.

This time, I’m sharing a beef lo mein recipe. It’s similar, but we’re using fresh vegetables instead of frozen vegetables. You can use any veggies you like, but I’m going all out and using red bell pepper, onion, broccoli, carrots, and mushroom (because why not?). We’re also adding tender beef pieces, of course! This is paired with lo mein noodles and a deliciously sweet yet savory sauce. It’s made using brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, pepper, sesame oil, and hot sauce (which is totally optional). I can’t get enough of it, it’s so good y’all!

One of my favorite things about this beef lo mein recipe is that it’s so quick and easy to make. It can be on the table in under 30 minutes, which I don’t know about you, but that’s music to my ears.

I hope you enjoy this lo mein recipe as much as my family does. Let’s get cooking!

Recipe Ingredients

Flank steak
Lo mein noodles or spaghetti
Sesame oil
Olive oil
Minced garlic
Fresh ginger
Chopped broccoli florets
Sliced onion
Mushrooms
Sliced red bell pepper
Sliced carrot

Sauce

Brown sugar
Soy sauce
Hoisin sauce
Sesame oil
Sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)
Pepper

How to Make Beef Lo Mein Recipe

First, start a large pot of water to boil for the noodles.

Thinly slice flank steak and lightly season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Combine the sauce ingredients (brown sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, hot sauce, and pepper) in a small bowl. Set aside.

Add the lo mein noodles to the boiling pot of water and cook based on the package directions. Drain the noodles and toss with sesame oil, then set aside.

While the noodles are cooking, add olive oil to a large skillet.

Add in the minced garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the sliced steak.

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until it’s no longer pink in the middle.

Remove the steak from the pan but keep the juices in the skillet.

Add all the other vegetables to the skillet.

Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or to your desired tenderness. You may need to add a little more oil.

Return the sliced steak to the skillet…

As well as the lo mein noodles.

Toss to combine.

Then pour the lo mein sauce over the top.

Toss until coated and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes to thicken the sauce a bit further.

Enjoy this delicious beef lo mein!

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating as above.

Recipe Notes

For the beef, use flank steak, skirt steak, ribeye steak, or sirloin steak.
If you want to substitute the beef for something else, you can use shrimp, tofu, or boneless chicken breast.
Use whatever frozen or fresh vegetables you like, as long as it equals about 2 cups in total. Other options include bean sprouts, green beans, water chestnuts, and snow peas. You may also want to add a leafy vegetable like shredded cabbage, baby spinach, or bok choy.
You can easily substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar, coconut sugar, maple syrup, or honey.
Garnish with chopped green onion or sesame seeds.
For gluten-free lo mein, use rice noodles or gluten-free spaghetti noodles.
You can use either light or dark soy sauce, whatever you have on hand.
Substitute the sriracha in the sauce for 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes if you like.

Recipe FAQs

What is the difference between lo mein and chow mein?

The main difference between lo mein and chow mein is the cooking method. Lo mein uses soft noodles, while with chow mein, there’s a longer frying time to make the noodles crispy.

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Asian Pork Tenderloin Skillet (Quick & Budget-Friendly)

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Easy Crock Pot Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Crock Pot Cashew Chicken

Beef and Broccoli