Soy-Garlic Beef Lo Mein
Tender beef and noodles in a glossy soy-ginger sauce, cooked in one skillet. Ready in 20 minutes with pantry staples and a handful of fresh ingredients.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 6 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 whole scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Boil lo mein noodles in salted water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add beef in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 90 seconds, then flip and cook until edges brown, 90 more seconds.
- 4
Push beef to the side. Add minced ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil into the skillet. Toss in the cooked noodles and scallions, stir until everything is coated and hot, about 60 seconds.
- 6
Serve immediately while steaming hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- pot for boiling noodles
- tongs or chopsticks
- cutting board
- knife
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