Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable stir-fry steak lo mein, a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This dish seamlessly blends the savory richness of marinated steak, the springy texture of lo mein noodles, and a vibrant array of vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious homemade sauce.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you step-by-step through the process of crafting this irresistible dish. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of stir-frying, we'll provide you with all the essential techniques and tips to achieve perfection.
Not only will you discover the classic stir-fry steak lo mein recipe, but we'll also unveil variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary inclinations. Experience the delightful vegetarian lo mein, a meatless marvel bursting with an array of colorful vegetables. For those seeking a gluten-free option, our gluten-free lo mein recipe offers a satisfying alternative without compromising on taste or texture.
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With our comprehensive guide, you'll not only master the art of stir-fry steak lo mein but also gain the skills to create a repertoire of mouthwatering lo mein variations. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your kitchen into a haven of delectable aromas and unforgettable flavors.
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
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
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
BEEF & SPINACH LO MEIN
If you like a good stir-fry, this dish will definitely satisfy. I discovered the recipe at an international luncheon, and it's now a favorite go-to meal. -Denise Patterson, Bainbridge, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Remove 1/4 cup mixture to a large bowl; add beef and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature 10 minutes., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil. Add half of the beef mixture; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan. Repeat with an additional 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef mixture., Stir-fry water chestnuts and green onions in remaining canola oil 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and remaining hoisin mixture; cook until spinach is wilted. Return beef to pan; heat through., Drain spaghetti; add to beef mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chili pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STIR MEIN (STIR FRY/LO MEIN)
Who says you need to get takeout to have Chinese food at home? This chicken stir-fry is so good you'll want to eat this all the time. The sauce is tangy and sweet with a nice nutty taste from the sesame oil. The noodles soak up all the delicious flavors. Get your chopsticks ready for this easy and yummy dinner.
Provided by Michelle Griggs
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Cut up your chicken into bite-sized pieces and add them to a wok or large frying pan. Cook all the way through.
- 2. In a separate pot cook the noodles to al dente (just a minute short of the directions). Drain and set aside.
- 3. In a small saucepan, add all of the ingredients for the sauce except for the corn starch and the water. Bring to a boil.
- 4. Once it is boiling, mix the corn starch and water together. Add to the sauce stirring until it has thickened. Reduce to low and cover.
- 5. In the Wok/frying pan add your veggies and half the sauce and cook the veggies through. Once they are no longer raw add the pasta and the rest of the sauce. Toss it all together. Once it's all warm and has had a few minutes to get all the flavors happy together, dish up and serve!!
ASPARAGUS BEEF LO MEIN
This springtime beef lo mein recipe is as easy as it gets. Ramen noodles make it extra fun. -Dottie Wanat, Modesto, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss beef with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning from a ramen seasoning packet (discard remaining opened packet). In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water. , In a saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add noodles and contents of the unopened seasoning packet; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until noodles are tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry asparagus with garlic until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes. Stir in hoisin sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened. Stir in beef; heat through. Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
Tips:
- Use a wok or large skillet: A wok or large skillet is essential for stir-frying, as it allows you to quickly and evenly cook the food.
- Use high heat: Stir-frying is a high-heat cooking method, so make sure your wok or skillet is nice and hot before adding the ingredients.
- Use a little oil: Stir-frying doesn't require a lot of oil, so just a drizzle will do. You can use any type of oil you like, but peanut oil is a traditional choice.
- Cook the ingredients in batches: If you're cooking a large amount of food, cook it in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the wok or skillet and cook evenly.
- Stir constantly: Stir-frying is all about keeping the food moving, so stir constantly to prevent it from burning.
- Season to taste: Once the food is cooked, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings.
Conclusion:
Stir-fry steak lo mein is a classic Chinese dish that's easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little practice, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give stir-fry steak lo mein a try.
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