🍜 Homemade Beef Lo Mein πŸ–



🍜 Homemade Beef Lo Mein πŸ–

This Homemade Beef Lo Mein is packed with flavorful stir-fried beef, crisp veggies, and tender noodles — just like your favorite restaurant dish, but made in the comfort of your kitchen! πŸ˜‹πŸ΄


πŸ₯„ Ingredients:

For the Beef Marinade:

  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced πŸ₯©
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce 🍜
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch 🌾
  • 1 tsp sesame oil πŸ«™

For the Lo Mein:

  • 8 oz lo mein noodles (or substitute with spaghetti) 🍝
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil πŸ«’
  • 1 onion, sliced πŸ§…
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced πŸ§„
  • 1 carrot, julienned πŸ₯•
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 🌢️
  • 1 cup broccoli florets πŸ₯¦
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 🌱

For the Lo Mein Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce 🍢
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce πŸ¦ͺ
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 🍯
  • 1 tsp sugar 🍬
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil πŸ«™
  • 1/4 cup water or broth πŸ’§

🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Beef:

  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil πŸ₯„.
  • Add the thinly sliced beef, toss to coat, and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes while you prep the rest of the ingredients ⏲️.

2. Cook the Noodles:

  • Cook the lo mein noodles (or spaghetti) according to package instructions, until al dente 🍝.
  • Drain the noodles and set them aside πŸ₯’.

3. Stir-Fry the Beef:

  • Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat πŸ”₯.
  • Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned πŸ₯©.
  • Remove the beef from the pan and set aside πŸ₯„.

4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

  • In the same pan, add another tbsp of oil πŸ«’.
  • SautΓ© the onions and garlic for 1 minute until fragrant πŸ‘ƒ.
  • Add the carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, until the veggies are tender but still crisp πŸ₯•πŸŒΆ️πŸ₯¦.

5. Combine and Stir-Fry:

  • Return the cooked beef to the pan, along with the drained noodles 🍝.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the lo mein saucesoy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and water/broth 🍢πŸ₯„.
  • Pour the sauce over the noodles and toss everything together, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes to ensure the noodles are well-coated and the sauce is absorbed πŸ”₯.

6. Garnish and Serve:

  • Sprinkle with sliced green onions 🌱 for a fresh pop of flavor.
  • Serve your delicious beef lo mein hot and enjoy the tasty results! 🍽️

🌟 Tips for Perfection:

  • Extra Veggies? Add more veggies like snow peas or mushrooms for an even heartier dish πŸ„πŸ₯’.
  • Boost the heat: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil for a spicy kick 🌢️πŸ”₯.
  • Gluten-free: Swap in rice noodles or use tamari for a gluten-free version of the sauce πŸŒΎπŸƒ.

🍽️ Enjoy!

This Homemade Beef Lo Mein will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you're craving delicious Asian-inspired flavors at home! πŸœπŸ’•πŸ˜πŸ€©


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