5-Minute Beef Lo Mein
Tender beef strips and crispy-tender noodles coated in a glossy soy-garlic sauce with a touch of sesame. One skillet, 25 minutes, completely craveable.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 542
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 8 oz egg noodles or ramen noodles (straight, not curly)
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 whole scallions, sliced (white and green parts)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- 1
Boil noodles in salted water until al dente, ~6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Sear beef in a single layer for 90 seconds without moving. Flip and cook 60 seconds more until browned outside but still tender inside.
- 4
Add minced garlic and ginger, stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add cooked noodles, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until noodles are glossy and coated.
- 6
Top with sliced scallions and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- pot for boiling
- tongs or chopsticks
- spoon or spatula
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