Ground Beef Stir-Fry Lo Mein
📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Main Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lo mein noodles or spaghetti | 12 oz | Use what you have on hand |
| Ground beef | 1 lb | Lean preferred |
| Vegetable or sesame oil | 2 tbsp | Adds rich flavor |
| Onion, thinly sliced | 1 medium | |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves | |
| Carrots, julienned | 1 cup | Matchstick style |
| Cabbage or coleslaw mix | 2 cups | |
| Red bell pepper, thinly sliced | 1 | |
| Green onions, chopped | 3 | For garnish |
Sauce Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Low-sodium soy sauce | ⅓ cup | |
| Oyster sauce | 2 tbsp | Optional, for depth |
| Hoisin sauce | 1 tbsp | Or use more soy sauce |
| Sesame oil | 2 tsp | |
| Brown sugar or honey | 1 tbsp | For balance |
| Beef broth or water | ¼ cup | |
| Ground black pepper | ½ tsp | |
| Cornstarch | 1 tsp | Thickens the sauce |
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the noodles until just tender (al dente), following package directions.
Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook for about 5–6 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks.
Once browned, drain excess fat if needed and set the beef aside.
3️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables
In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, cabbage, and red bell pepper.
Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, brown sugar, broth, pepper, and cornstarch until smooth.
5️⃣ Combine Everything
Return the cooked beef to the skillet.
Add the noodles and pour the sauce over top.
Toss everything together until well coated and the sauce slightly thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
6️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Top with chopped green onions.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy a quick, delicious homemade takeout-style meal!
