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Beef Lo Mein

A quick and delicious Beef Lo Mein recipe made with lean beef, crunchy veggies, and a savory sauce—perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: beef
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Low Lactose
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Rice noodles or whole wheat noodles
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup beef stock or vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound lean beef thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots cut into sticks
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into small florets
  • 1 large sweet onion sliced into half moons
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Cook the 8 ounces Rice noodles as instructed on the package. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small jug, whisk the 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/4 cup beef stock, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 2 tablespoons hot sauce, and 2 tablespoons honey.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle with 1 tbsp avocado oil (from the 2 tablespoons avocado oil).
  • Cook the 1 pound lean beef in a single layer (you may do that in 2 batches), until it's golden-brown, around 4-6 minutes. Set aside.
    Tongs flipping pieces of meat in a skillet.
  • In the same heated skillet, add the remaining avocado oil, and stir fry the 2 large carrots, 2 cups broccoli1 large sweet onion, and 4 garlic cloves, for 3-4 minutes.
    Stirring vegetables in a skillet.
  • Return the beef to the pan with the veggies and pour over the prepared sauce from the jug.
    Pouring sauce over a skillet with vegetables and beef.
  • Allow the sauce to start bubbling, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cooked noodles. Toss to combine and garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
    Pouring noodles into a skillet with broccoli and beef.

Notes

Tips & Tricks:
  • Use a wok or a large skillet for the best stir-fry results.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the beef; it’s better to cook it in two batches.
  • Feel free to adjust the heat level with more or less hot sauce depending on your taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 1014mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 5631IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 4mg