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Ground Beef Lo Mein

Ground Beef Lo Mein: Quick & Delicious Weeknight Meal

Ground Beef Lo Mein is a budget-friendly, customizable, and quick dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Lo Mein Noodles Substitute with spaghetti or linguine if needed.
For the Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 85/15 for best flavor.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil Used for browning the beef.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots Any firm vegetables can be used.
  • 2 cups Shredded Green Cabbage Versatile with other veggies.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Slice thin for even cooking.
  • 3 Green Onions Separate green and white parts for different stages.
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for maximum flavor.
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger Enhances aroma.
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Essential for flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce Can be substituted with hoisin sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce Optional for sweet and savory balance.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Can be substituted with honey.
  • 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil Best added at the end.
  • 1/4 cup Beef Broth or Water Used to thin the sauce.
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Garnish
  • Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the lo mein noodles in boiling water for 4-6 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, beef broth or water, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
  4. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add shredded carrots, green cabbage, and sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Adjust seasoning and garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Make sure to use freshly minced garlic and ginger for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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