Savory Beef Lo Mein with Vegetables
A quick and delicious recipe combining tender beef and colorful veggies tossed with noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles or any noodles you have on hand
Beef
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce adds magical flavor!
Vegetables
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 unit bell pepper, sliced (red or yellow) for extra color
- 1 medium carrot, julienned or chop as desired
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish because we eat with our eyes, too!
Oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the lo mein noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the sliced flank steak with soy sauce and oyster sauce in a bowl and marinate while prepping the vegetables.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry the marinated beef for about 3-4 minutes until browned.
- Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are vibrant but still crunchy.
- Toss the cooked noodles into the skillet and mix everything together; let it cook for another 2 minutes.
Serving
- Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions.
Notes
This dish keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days. You can also substitute the protein with chicken, shrimp, or tofu. If the sauce looks lumpy, stir it well.