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Beef Lo Mein better than takeout

Beef Lo Mein - Better Than Takeout!


  • Author: ou.christian
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This beef lo mein recipe features tender flank steak stir-fried with fresh vegetables and tossed with chewy lo mein noodles in a savory sauce. This quick and satisfying meal is perfect for busy weeknights and tastes better than your Chinese takeout!


Ingredients

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Beef Marinade:

  • 16 oz flank steak or sirloin
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Neutral Oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 12 oz Lo Mein Noodles
  • Cooking Oil
  • 4 clove garlic, minced
  • 5-6 pieces napa cabbage, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 4 green onions, cut into 1 inch long pieces

Noodle Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the beef against the grain and add marinade ingredients as listed. Mix and let it marinate for 15 minutes. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, add noodle sauce ingredients as listed. Mix and set aside.
  3. Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil on medium heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
  5. In the same pan, add a little more cooking oil. Then toss in garlic and saute for a minute until fragrant. Add onion, napa cabbage, red bell pepper, and green onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Throw cooked noodles into the pan, along with the prepared noodle sauce. Give it a good mix until the noodles are evenly coated.
  7. In the end, add the cooked beef and more green onions. Mix everything together until well combined. Serve hot and enjoy!