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Ground Beef Lo Mein

Savory Ground Beef Lo Mein Ready in 30 Minutes Flat

This Quick and Easy Ground Beef Lo Mein captures comforting flavors in just 30 minutes while leaving fast food behind.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Lo Mein Noodles Substitute spaghetti or ramen noodles if needed.
For the Beef & Veggies
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Try ground turkey or chicken for a lighter variation.
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Consider vegetable oil or sesame oil for extra taste.
  • 1 medium Onion Any type of onion or shallots will work well.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Swap with green bell peppers or other colors as desired.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms (Cremini) Any mushroom variety or zucchini is a great substitute.
  • 1 cup Snow Peas/Sugar Snap Peas Peas or green beans can be used instead.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Scallions Provides a fresh crunch as a garnish if desired.
For the Savory-Sweet Sauce
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or Water Forms the base of the sauce.
  • 3 tbsp Hoisin Sauce Teriyaki sauce makes a good alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce Tamari is a fantastic gluten-free option.
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust or omit based on your heat preference.
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Rice Vinegar Balances the sauce with a hint of acidity.
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Sweetens the sauce and enhances its flavor profile.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Acts as a thickening agent for the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can be used in a pinch.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced garlic works best, but garlic powder is a suitable substitute.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Large skillet or wok
  • Medium Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Wash and chop your vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl.
  2. Boil Noodles: Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the lo mein noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  3. Brown Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, browning for 8-10 minutes, then drain excess fat.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: Add onion and sauté for 1 minute. Toss in red bell pepper, mushrooms, and snow peas, cooking until tender-crisp.
  5. Combine: Return beef to the skillet, pour the sauce over, and simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  6. Toss Noodles: Add the lo mein noodles to the skillet, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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