Absolutely! Here’s a simple, flavorful Ground Beef Lo Mein recipe — quick, savory, and perfect for a weeknight dinner 🍜🥩.
Ground Beef Lo Mein
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup shredded carrots or cabbage (optional)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but flavorful)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook noodles
- Boil noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the beef
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté vegetables
- Add onions, garlic, bell peppers, and carrots/cabbage to the pan.
- Cook 3–4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine noodles and sauce
- Reduce heat to medium. Add cooked noodles to the skillet.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Toss until everything is well-coated and heated through.
- Serve
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot, straight from the pan!
Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Add 1 tsp grated ginger to the garlic for a zesty kick.
- Spicy version: Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Veggie boost: Toss in broccoli florets, snap peas, or mushrooms.
- Quick stir-fry: Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of beef for a different twist.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan, 20-minute Ground Beef Lo Mein version that’s even faster for busy nights.
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