Description
This Ground Beef Lo Mein recipe is a delicious and quick Chinese-American stir-fry featuring tender ground beef, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles tossed in a savory sauce blend. It’s an easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights, with options to customize for gluten-free or lighter variations.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces lo mein or spaghetti noodles
Protein & Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Sauces & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Prepare the lo mein or spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to prevent overcooking during stir-fry.
- Brown Ground Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, which will infuse the beef with rich flavor.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add sliced onion, shredded carrots, and sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables become slightly tender but still crisp for the best texture contrast.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir well to blend all the flavors evenly.
- Toss Noodles with Sauce: Add the cooked noodles and the sauce mixture to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly with the flavorful sauce. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes to heat everything through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes during the sauce mixing step.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef to create a lighter, leaner version of this dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
