Ground Beef Lo Mein (Printer-Friendly Version)
Ground beef meets tender noodles and crisp veggies in a savory, easy stir-fry that's ready in minutes.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
450 grams ground beef
→ Noodles
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200 grams lo mein noodles or spaghetti
→ Aromatics
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Sauce
05 -
60 ml soy sauce
06 -
30 ml oyster sauce
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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30 ml water
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15 ml sesame oil, plus extra for tossing noodles
→ Vegetables
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1 medium carrot, julienned
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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3 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Boil noodles in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil to prevent sticking.
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Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and water in a small bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves and set aside.
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Heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through. Remove beef and set aside.
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In the same pan, add minced garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant. Add carrots, bell peppers, and red onion, stir-frying for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
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Return the cooked ground beef to the pan along with noodles and prepared sauce. Toss thoroughly with tongs over medium heat until evenly coated and heated through.
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Top with sliced green onions and drizzle with a little extra sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Toss cooked noodles with sesame oil promptly to keep them separate and avoid clumping.
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Use a wok or large skillet with high sides to ensure even cooking during stir-frying.
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For gluten-free variation, substitute soy sauce with tamari and select gluten-free noodles.