Ground Beef Lo Mein — Better Than Takeout in 30 Minutes!

For the Veggies:

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup carrots, julienned

2 cups cabbage, shredded (or coleslaw mix)

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

For the Sauce:

⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)

1 tbsp hoisin sauce (or extra soy sauce)

2 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

¼ cup beef broth or water

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)

💡 Pro Tip: Use low-sodium soy sauce—regular can make the dish too salty.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook the Noodles

Boil noodles in salted water until al dente.

Drain, rinse with cold water (stops cooking + prevents sticking), and set aside.

2. Brown the Beef

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add ground beef; cook 5–6 minutes until browned.

Drain excess fat; transfer to a plate.

3. Sauté the Veggies

In the same skillet, add remaining oil.

Stir-fry onion, garlic, carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.

4. Make the Sauce

Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth (cornstarch dissolves).

5. Combine & Toss

Return beef to skillet.

Add noodles + sauce.

Toss everything together 2–3 minutes until coated and glossy.

6. Serve Hot

Top with chopped green onions.

Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chili oil.

✨ Make it spicy: Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.

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