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Easy Beef Lo Mein with Fresh Vegetables

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Easy Beef Lo Mein with Fresh Vegetables is a quick and satisfying weeknight stir‑fry featuring tender beef strips, crisp vegetables and lo mein (or spaghetti) noodles tossed in a savory‑sweet homemade sauce.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stir‑Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian‑Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch (to coat the beef)
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snow peas or snap peas
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp oil (for stir‑frying)
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions. In the last 2‑3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  2. Toss the sliced beef with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  4. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat. Add the beef and stir‑fry until browned and cooked through; remove the beef to a plate and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Add garlic and ginger and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the carrots, bell pepper and snow peas (or snap peas) and stir‑fry for about 4‑5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp‑tender.
  6. Return the beef to the pan, then add the cooked noodles and broccoli. Pour the sauce over and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.
  7. Stir in the green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can swap the beef for chicken, shrimp or tofu as desired.
  • Add mushrooms, cabbage, baby corn or other veggies to increase variety.
  • For a lighter version, reduce the brown sugar/honey and use low‑sodium soy sauce.
  • Use whole wheat spaghetti or gluten‑free noodles if preferred.
  • For extra richness, drizzle a little chili oil or sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

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