**Beef lo mein** is a classic Chinese dish made with stir-fried noodles, beef, and vegetables. It's a popular takeout dish, but it's also easy to make at home. This article provides two different recipes for beef lo mein sauce: a traditional sauce and a simplified sauce. The traditional sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, and ginger. The simplified sauce is made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Both sauces are delicious and easy to make. In addition to the sauce recipes, this article also includes a recipe for beef lo mein noodles. The noodles are made with wheat flour, eggs, and water. They're boiled and then stir-fried with the beef and vegetables. Beef lo mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover beef.
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BEEF LO MEIN
This home-cooked Beef Lo Mein recipe tastes just like what you'd get at a Chinese takeout restaurant (or better, because it uses more vegetables than your typical takeout). It's also easy to make. If you love lo mein, it's a must-try recipe!
Provided by Bill
Categories Noodles and Pasta
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain. Place the sliced beef in a small bowl with baking soda, corn starch, soy sauce, and oil. This velveting step will make the beef tender and flavorful, with a glistening look. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the lo mein sauce by combining the soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and ground white pepper in a small bowl.
- If using cooked lo mein noodles, rinse them under hot tap water to loosen them and drain thoroughly. If using uncooked noodles, cook them according to package instructions until they're al dente, and drain thoroughly. Set aside. Prepare the garlic and all the vegetables to have them ready for cooking. Arrange them in the order you will add them to the wok.
- Place your wok over high heat until it's smoking lightly. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to coat the wok, and add the beef so it's all in one layer on the hot wok surface. Sear each side for about 30 seconds. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil, along with the garlic, carrots, peppers, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the bamboo shoots and the white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for another 20 seconds, and then add the napa cabbage. Make sure your heat is at its highest now, and stir-fry everything together for another 30 seconds.
- Add the prepared noodles. They should be warm or at room temperature, and not stuck together! If they are, just rinse them in hot water to loosen them up.
- Add the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok, and toss the vegetables and noodles together using a scooping motion. After the noodles are warmed up (about 30 seconds to 1 minute), and your pre-mixed sauce.
- Continue stir-frying with a scooping motion until the sauce is evenly distributed, making sure to scrape the bottom of the wok to prevent the noodles from sticking. High heat and a well-seasoned wok should also prevent any sticking.
- Next, add the snow peas, mung bean sprouts, and beef (along with any juices that may have collected in the bowl). Continue stir-frying until the noodles are heated through and everything is thoroughly mixed.
- Toss in the green parts of the scallions, and taste the lo mein. Adjust the seasoning to your liking (feel free to add more salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, or white pepper according to your own palate). Plate and serve with homemade chili oil or hot sauce on the side!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 819 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEEF LO MEIN
Easy, healthy beef lo mein featuring tender beef sautéed with broccoli, noodles and fresh vegetables in a yummy sweet and savory sauce.
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For easier slicing, place the beef in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up. Cut the beef across the grain into very thin (1/4-inch or smaller) slices. Cut any long slices in half cross wise (each strip should be around 3 inches or so long).
- Place the beef in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the baking soda and 2 tablespoons of the water. Pour over the beef and toss to coat. Let sit 5 minutes (this helps to tenderize it).
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of salted water, cook the noodles just until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or larger liquid measuring cup, stir together the soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Keep handy near the stove.
- In a wok or large, nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium high. Add the beef and cook until crisp on the outside but still pink on the inside, about 3 minutes. The beef will give off liquid, which is fine. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the sauce and let cook 30 seconds. With a large spoon, scoop the beef onto a plate (any cooking juices left behind will cook away).
- Add the carrots, broccoli, and bell pepper. Cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of water and let the vegetables steam until the broccoli turns bright green and most of the liquid has cooked away, about 2 minutes more.
- Stir in the water chestnuts, half of the green onions, and 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce mixture and let cook 30 additional seconds.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the noodles and beef and pour the remaining soy sauce mixture over the top. With tongs, stir and toss until the noodles are heated through.
- Drizzle the sesame oil over the top (if using) and sprinkle on the remaining green onion. Toss to combine. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 4, Calories 480 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
BEEF LO MEIN
Make and share this Beef Lo Mein recipe from Food.com.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together marinade ingredients; marinate the beef in marinade for 10-15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients; set aside.
- In a large pan, over high heat, bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil; boil the noodles until tender (5-7 minutes).
- Strain and set aside.
- Saute the onion and garlic in hot oil for 3 minutes.
- Add the beef and cook until the beef is almost cooked through (2-3 minutes).
- Add salt and mix well.
- Add the sauce; cook until the cornstarch is clear.
- Add the noodles and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
BEEF LO MEIN
I couldn't find a good lo mein recipe on here, so I'm posting mine. I made it this week and my roommate and I agreed that it was possibly the best that we've ever had.
Provided by Rachel Swiger-Imhoff
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle sesame oil over the spaghetti; toss to coat. Place a plate atop the bowl to keep the noodles warm.
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add mixed vegetables to the skillet; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Stir flank steak into the vegetable mixture; cook and stir until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and chile paste together in a small bowl; pour over the spaghetti. Dump spaghetti and sauce mixture into the wok with the vegetables and steak; cook and stir until the spaghetti is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.8 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 573.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
GROUND BEEF LO MEIN
This is an easy, budget-friendly stir-fry meal. You can make the sauce in advance and refrigerate, which makes this even more suitable for a quick weeknight dinner. Feel free to customize the choice of veggies to your liking; this is just a combo that we enjoy.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, but still a little chunky, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, sherry, sesame oil, cornstarch, and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add red bell pepper, onion, snow peas, celery, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Return ground beef to the skillet and mix well.
- Drain spaghetti and to the skillet with the sauce. Cook and stir until mixture is well combined and sauce has slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately and garnish with sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Cholesterol 70.8 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 616.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
BASIC LO MEIN
This recipe shows for pork, but you can add thinly sliced beef, chicken, or even use shrimp. You can also add just vegetables for a vegetable lo mein. It's very versatile.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Chinese
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix all sauce ingredients and set aside. To a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots and stir fry for 3-5 minutes.
- Add pork and continue to saute' 2-3 more minutes.
- Increase heat to medium high and add mushrooms, green onion, garlic, and ginger. saute' 2-3 more minutes. Add linguini and sauce and stir fry until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Serve immidiately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 549.6, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 12.2
Tips:
- When choosing beef, select a cut that is tender and flavorful, such as flank steak, skirt steak, or tenderloin.
- To make the beef lo mein sauce, use a combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar. You can also add other ingredients, such as ginger, garlic, or chili peppers, to taste.
- To cook the beef, marinate it in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to tenderize the beef and infuse it with flavor.
- Cook the beef over high heat until it is browned and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the beef, or it will become tough.
- Add the cooked beef to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve the beef lo mein sauce over noodles, rice, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Beef lo mein is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef lo mein a try!
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