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

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👩‍🍳 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!