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Savory Ground Beef Lo Mein Recipe That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

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Learn how to make delicious ground beef lo mein. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti (egg noodles work well too)
  • 1 pound ground beef (preferably 80% lean for flavor and texture)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers (red or green)
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (substitute tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, or use hoisin sauce for a sweeter touch)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lo mein noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 7-9 minutes, until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed, then transfer the beef to a bowl and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Toss in the minced garlic and sliced onions, stirring for about 2 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  4. Stir in the shredded carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes, just until the vegetables are tender-crisp. You want them to keep a little bite — reminiscent of the fresh garden peas Mama Lu used to shell on the porch.
  5. Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and mix everything together.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the beef and veggies, stirring to coat evenly.
  7. Give the cornstarch mixture a quick stir and pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the ingredients like a cozy blanket.
  8. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, tossing gently but thoroughly to combine all components. Heat through for another 1-2 minutes so the noodles soak up the sauce and flavors meld together.
  9. Remove from heat and sprinkle sliced green onions on top. Serve hot, knowing you’ve made a meal that’s both comforting and full of the kind of soul Mama Lu taught me to find in every dish.

Find it online: https://claracooking.com/ground-beef-lo-mein/