Description
This Ground Beef Lo Mein is a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s packed with flavor. Tender ground beef, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles are tossed in a savory sauce for a satisfying and convenient dish.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces lo mein noodles (or spaghetti, linguine, or ramen noodles)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas or sugar snap peas
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped scallions, for garnish (optional)
For the Sauce:
- 3/4 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients and Make Sauce: Prepare all ingredients as listed. In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Cook Noodles: Cook noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Beef: In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat, if necessary. Remove beef and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté onions until softened. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and snow peas (or sugar snap peas). Cook until tender-crisp.
- Combine and Finish: Return cooked beef to the skillet. Pour in the prepared sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss with Noodles: Remove from heat and add cooked noodles to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped scallions, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Noodles: Substitute lo mein noodles with other long pasta varieties or ramen noodles.
- Hoisin Sauce: Find hoisin sauce in the Asian foods section of most grocery stores.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preference.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 550kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
