Beef Lo Mein
If you've got beef, starch and noodles, you're most of the way to this Chinese beef: about 90 minutes of cooking across 11 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 11 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At involved difficulty across 11 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- MARINATING THE BEEF
- In a bowl, add the beef, salt, 1 pinch white pepper, 1 Teaspoon sesame seed oil, 1/2 egg, corn starch,1 Tablespoon of oil and mix together.
- BOILING THE THE NOODLES
- In a 6 qt pot add your noodles to boiling water until the noodles are submerged and boil on high heat for 10 seconds. After your noodles is done boiling strain and cool with cold water.
- STIR FRY
- Add 2 Tablespoons of oil, beef and cook on high heat untill beef is medium cooked.
- Set the cooked beef aside
- In a wok add 2 Tablespoon of oil, onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, bean sprouts, mushrooms, peapods and 1.5 cups of water or until the vegetables are submerged in water.
- Add the noodles to wok
- To make the sauce, add oyster sauce, 1 pinch white pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil, sugar, and 1 Teaspoon of soy sauce.
- Next add the beef to wok and stir-fry
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Wok
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
What to serve with Beef Lo Mein
- Kung Pao Chicken Chicken
- Kung Po Prawns Seafood
- Wontons Pork
- Sweet and Sour Pork Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Beef Lo Mein take to make?
About 90 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 11 steps and 17 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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