Description
This Ground Beef Lo Mein recipe is a delicious and satisfying Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Tender lo mein noodles are tossed with savory ground beef and a colorful array of vegetables, all coated in a flavorful sauce. This dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a fantastic option for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lo Mein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup snap peas or broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, sliced
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, for thickening)
For Garnish:
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté beef and aromatics: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the bell pepper, carrots, and snap peas. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Combine everything: Add the noodles to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss to combine. For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook briefly.
- Serve: Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetable mix with your favorites.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for the ground beef.
- For added heat, include red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
