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Easy Beef Lo Mein Recipe

The Spruce Eats

Make this easy lo mein recipe at home and bid your delivery man adieu. This one-pot dinner comes together in a cinch.

Ingredients

8 to 12 ounces flank steak (you can also substitute a different cut of steak)

For the Marinade

2 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

For the Noodles

8 ounces lo mein noodles (or spaghetti in a pinch)

1/4 cup sesame oil

1 carrot (shredded)

1 clove garlic (minced)

1/2 cup Chinese cabbage (shredded)

2 scallions (chopped; reserve some for garnish)

1 teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoons soy sauce (plus more to taste if you prefer)

Method

1

Gather the ingredients.

2

Cutting across the grain, slice the steak into thin strips.

3

In a bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce and cornstarch.

4

Add the beef strips and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

5

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente. Don’t overcook.

6

Drain and toss with about half the sesame oil and set aside.

7

Heat about 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry to cook to your desired doneness.

8

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. You can place the beef on a paper towel to absorb some extra oil.

9

Add some more oil to the wok if needed. Stir-fry the carrots and garlic, being careful not to let the garlic burn.

10

Add the cabbage and scallions and stir-fry another couple of minutes.

11

When the vegetables are still slightly crunchy, add the noodles and beef back in.

12

Add the sugar and soy sauce. Toss to mix well and heat through.

13

Serve with some chopped scallions for garnish.

14

Enjoy!

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