Beef Lo Mein

Beef Lo Mein Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the beef and marinade:
  • 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
• For the sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color and deeper flavor)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
• For the stir-fry:
  • 8 oz (225g) lo mein noodles or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the beef:
   • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Add the sliced beef and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.
2. Prepare the sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), brown sugar, sesame oil, and beef broth. Set aside.
3. Cook the noodles:
   • Cook the lo mein noodles or spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. Stir-fry the beef:
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until it is just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
5. Stir-fry the vegetables:
   • In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Add the red bell pepper, snap peas, carrots, mushrooms, and onion. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Combine everything:
   • Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables. Add the cooked noodles and the prepared sauce. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
   • Add the chopped green onions and bean sprouts (if using), and toss again.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the Beef Lo Mein hot, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Beef Lo Mein!