Description
Skip the takeout and dive into this irresistible homemade Savory Beef Lo Mein with Vegetables. Packed with tender slices of marinated flank steak, crisp-tender broccoli and carrots, and perfectly chewy noodles, this dish is drenched in a rich, garlicky soy sauce that delivers bold flavor in every bite. It’s the perfect easy recipe for quick dinners, meal prep, or when you want food ideas that are both satisfying and fast. Whether you’re searching for a healthy snack alternative or new dinner ideas to impress, this stir-fry is loaded with everything you love—texture, color, and tons of flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
8 ounces lo mein noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups broccoli florets
1 large carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
1. Slice flank steak and marinate with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for 15 minutes.
2. Cook lo mein noodles per package, drain, and toss with sesame oil.
3. Heat oil in wok; sear beef until browned, then remove and set aside.
4. Add vegetables to the same wok; stir-fry 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Add garlic, ginger, and green onions; stir-fry 1 more minute.
6. Return beef and noodles to pan.
7. Mix soy sauces, oyster sauce, and slurry, then pour into wok.
8. Toss everything over high heat until evenly coated and glossy.
Notes
For extra depth, add a splash of hoisin or chili garlic sauce.
Make sure your pan is hot before stir-frying for best texture and sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: quick dinner, beef lo mein, Asian noodles, easy dinner ideas, stir-fry recipe