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Beef Lo Mein Recipe: A Quick and Delicious Meal!

This Beef Lo Mein is a quick and colorful stir-fry packed with tender ground beef, vibrant veggies, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory-sweet soy-based sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner with bold takeout-style flavor—made right in your own kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces dry spaghetti noodles
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion halved and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4.5 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 7 ounces fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Prepare the IngredientsWash and chop all vegetables. Mince the garlic.
  2. Boil the Noodles and BroccoliBreak spaghetti noodles in half and cook according to package directions in salted water. Add the broccoli florets during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
  3. Brown the BeefIn a large skillet or wok over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the onion and celery until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add More VeggiesStir in the bell pepper, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  5. Combine and SeasonAdd the drained noodles and broccoli to the skillet. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, ground ginger, sriracha, and sesame oil (if using). Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
  6. Serve HotServe immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Substitute ground chicken or turkey for the beef to lighten the dish.
  • Use lo mein noodles or ramen for a more traditional texture.
  • Add a splash of hoisin sauce or oyster sauce for extra depth.
  • Great for leftovers—reheats well for lunch the next day.