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Beef Lo Mein

Name: Beef Lo Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Beef; pinch Salt; pinch Pepper; 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil; 1/2 Egg; 3 tbs Starch; 5 tbs Oil; 1/4 lb Noodles; 1/2 cup Onion; 1 tsp Minced Garlic; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 cup Bean Sprouts; 1 cup Mushrooms; 1 cup Water; 1 tbs Oyster Sauce; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Soy Sauce

Beef Lo Mein is a classic Chinese dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef, Pepper, Sesame Seed Oil, Egg, Starch, Noodles, Onion, Minced Garlic, Ginger, Bean Sprouts, Mushrooms, Oyster Sauce and Soy Sauce, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Chinese cooking, the dish focuses on defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions.

In authentic Chinese tradition, Beef Lo Mein is best presented with steamed jasmine rice and hot tea.

If you enjoy authentic Chinese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Beef And Broccoli Stir-Fry.

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Ingredients

Beef1/2 lb
Saltpinch
Pepperpinch
Sesame Seed Oil2 tsp
Egg1/2
Starch3 tbs
Oil5 tbs
Noodles1/4 lb
Onion1/2 cup
Minced Garlic1 tsp
Ginger1 tsp
Bean Sprouts1 cup
Mushrooms1 cup
Water1 cup
Oyster Sauce1 tbs
Sugar1 tsp
Soy Sauce1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

12 steps

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Step 1

MARINATING THE BEEF

Step 2🥄 Mix

In a bowl, add the beef, salt, 1 pinch white pepper, 1 Teaspoon sesame seed oil, 1/2 egg, corn starch,1 Tablespoon of oil and mix together.

Step 3

BOILING THE THE NOODLES

Step 4♨️ Boil

In a 6 qt pot add your noodles to boiling water until the noodles are submerged and boil on high heat for 10 seconds.

Step 5

After your noodles is done boiling strain and cool with cold water.

Step 6🍳 Fry

STIR FRY

Step 7

Add 2 Tablespoons of oil, beef and cook on high heat untill beef is medium cooked.

Step 8

Set the cooked beef aside

Step 9

In a wok add 2 Tablespoon of oil, onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, bean sprouts, mushrooms, peapods and 1.5 cups of water or until the vegetables are submerged in water.

Step 10

Add the noodles to wok

Step 11

To make the sauce, add oyster sauce, 1 pinch white pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil, sugar, and 1 Teaspoon of soy sauce.

Step 12🍳 Fry

Next add the beef to wok and stir-fry

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Beef Lo Mein reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Chinese home cooking, defined by high-heat wok cooking, savory soy reductions, and aromatic ginger and scallions. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

To make this gluten-free, substitute with high-quality brown rice or corn-based pasta, reducing boiling time by 1–2 minutes as gluten-free pasta softens more quickly.

Chef Technique Tips

Always cook pasta until just shy of al dente in generously salted water, and reserve half a cup of the starchy cooking water before draining. Tossing the pasta with the sauce and a splash of this water creates a glossy, cohesive emulsion that clings to every bite.

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