Beef Lo Mein
Beef Lo Mein from China.
Cook and rest are read from the method. Prep is estimated when the listing left it out. Optional overnight waits and leftover storage are not counted.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Rest
- None
- Total
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- A bit of work
- Spice
- No chilli
- Cost
- Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price
About
Beef Lo Mein is listed as beef from China. The steps below follow the imported method, not an editorial rewrite. Times shown are typical kitchen times, because the source method did not list minutes.
What you'll need
17 ingredients. Tap each one once it's out on the bench.
Ingredients
- Beef227 g
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Sesame seed oil9.9 ml
- Egg½
- Starch44 ml
- Oil74 ml
- Rice noodles113 g
- Onion118 ml
- Garlic4.9 ml
- Ginger4.9 ml
- Bean sprouts237 ml
- Mushrooms237 ml
- Water237 ml
- Oyster sauce15 ml
- Sugar4.9 ml
- Soy sauce4.9 ml
Scaling multiplies the written quantities. Baking still prefers a scale.
Steps
Step 1
MARINATING THE BEEF 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 2
BOILING THE THE NOODLES In a 6 qt pot add your noodles to boiling water until the noodles are submerged and boil on high heat for 10 seconds. After your noodles is done boiling strain and cool with cold water.
Step 3
STIR FRY Add 2 Tablespoons of oil, beef and cook on high heat untill beef is medium cooked. Set the cooked beef aside 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. Add the noodles to wok To make the sauce, add oyster sauce, 1 pinch white pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame seed oil, sugar, and 1 Teaspoon of soy sauce. Next add the beef to wok and stir-fry
Nutrition
Per serving · estimate
- Calories
- 423 kcal
- Protein
- 21.6 g
- Carbs
- 19.2 g
- Fat
- 29.4 g
- Saturated fat
- 6.5 g
- Fibre
- 2.8 g
- Sugar
- 6.5 g
- Sodium
- 453 mg
Calculated from canonical ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables). Estimates only.
Allergens
Informational only. Not a medical guarantee. Cross-contamination happens in real kitchens.
- Sesame
- Eggs
- Soy
- Shellfish
- Wheat
- Dairy-free
- Nut-free
Adapt this recipe
The original recipe stays as it is. Personal versions are labelled. Serving changes are simple maths.
Adaptations · 0 / 15 used. Resets 11 November.
Substitutions
beef → tofu
Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation.
egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)
Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Tips
- Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
History & culture
Inspired by the original
Provenance: Imported. Not developed or tested in our kitchen, so quantities and timings can be approximate. Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Questions about this recipe
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.
How long does Beef Lo Mein take?
35 min all in — 15 min prep, 20 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Sesame, Eggs, Soy, Shellfish, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Wok, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
How much oyster sauce?
1 tbsp of Oyster sauce.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
How much soy sauce?
1 tsp of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
beef → tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. egg (silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish)) → silken tofu or skip (depends on the dish). Carbonara without egg is not carbonara. Fried rice can skip the egg. We will not pretend otherwise. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.