Description
This Ground Beef Lo Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender noodles, savory ground beef, and crisp vegetables coated in a tangy and slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it combines classic Asian flavors with simple ingredients to bring a satisfying meal to your table in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles)
Beef and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped scallions, for garnish (optional)
Sauce
- ¾ cup beef broth (or water)
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Sauce: Prepare all ingredients as listed. In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, grated ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and set aside.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Brown Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat if necessary, then remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add olive oil to the same skillet and sauté the thinly sliced onions until softened. Add the bell peppers, cremini mushrooms, and snow peas or sugar snap peas and cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables well.
- Toss Noodles in Sauce: Remove the skillet from heat. Add the cooked noodles into the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the sauce, beef, and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped scallions if desired and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Lo mein noodles can be substituted with spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles for convenience.
- Adjust sriracha quantity according to your preferred spice level.
- Draining excess fat after browning the beef helps keep the dish from being greasy.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Feel free to add other veggies like carrots or bok choy for more texture and nutrition.
- If sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or broth to thin it out.
