Beef Lo Mein with Crispy Tofu & Pork
Chewy noodles, tender beef, crispy tofu, and sticky-sweet pork all tossed together in one skillet. A complete Chinese-takeout dinner that tastes like you ordered it—but you made it in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 oz lo mein noodles (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz beef (flank or skirt steak), thinly sliced
- 6 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 4 oz cooked sweet and sour pork (from takeout or leftover)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp scallion (chopped) and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Boil lo mein noodles in salted water until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, 90 seconds.
- 3
Add tofu cubes; sear without stirring for 3 minutes until golden, then toss and cook 2 minutes more until crispy.
- 4
Push tofu to the side. Add sliced beef; cook without stirring 90 seconds, then stir-fry 2 minutes until edges brown.
- 5
Add drained noodles, sweet and sour pork, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together until heated through, 2 minutes.
- 6
Plate and scatter scallion and sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- pot for boiling noodles
- knife and cutting board
- tongs or wooden spoon
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