Beef Lo Mein – COOKING POINT

Here’s a delicious, takeout-style Beef Lo Mein you can make at home—savory noodles, tender beef, and plenty of veggies. It’s fast, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.

🥡 Beef Lo Mein Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the noodles:

8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti/ramen noodles)

For the beef:

8 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder

For the stir-fry:

2 tbsp oil
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 carrot, julienned
1 bell pepper, sliced
3–4 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced (optional)

Lo Mein Sauce:

3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional for color)
1 tsp sugar
1–2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup water or broth

🔪 Instructions

1. Marinate the Beef

In a bowl, toss beef with:

Soy sauce
Cornstarch
Sesame oil
Garlic powder

Let sit for 10 minutes.

2. Cook the Noodles

Boil noodles according to package directions.
Drain and set aside.
Toss lightly with oil so they don’t stick.

3. Make the Sauce

In a bowl, whisk together:

Soy sauce
Oyster sauce
Hoisin
Dark soy (optional)
Sugar
Sesame oil
Water/broth

Set aside.

4. Stir-Fry the Beef

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan over high heat.
Add beef and sear until browned (2–3 minutes).
Remove and set aside.

5. Cook the Veggies

Add another 1 tbsp oil.
Stir-fry cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes.
Add green onions last.

6. Combine Everything

Return beef to the pan.
Add cooked noodles.
Pour sauce over the top.
Toss and fry for 1–2 minutes until everything is coated and glossy.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Lo Mein

Slice beef thinly—freezing for 15 minutes helps.
Use high heat so veggies stay crisp, not soggy.
Add mushrooms, snap peas, broccoli or any veggies you like.
Dark soy sauce adds great color but is optional.

If you want, I can give you:
🍜 Chicken Lo Mein
🍤 Shrimp Lo Mein
🌱 Vegetable Lo Mein
🔥 Spicy Lo Mein with Chili Garlic Sauce

Just tell me!