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How to Make Ground Beef Lo Mein
1. Cook the Noodles

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Cook the lo mein noodles according to the package directions until they’re just tender. Avoid overcooking them because they’ll spend a little more time in the skillet later.

Drain well and toss with the sesame oil to help prevent sticking.

Set them aside.
2. Mix the Sauce
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While the noodles cook, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if you’re using them.Explore Gourmet Recipes

Give the sauce a taste.

If you prefer sweeter noodles, add a touch more brown sugar. For more heat, increase the red pepper flakes.
3. Brown the Beef

Heat a large skillet, wok, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add the neutral cooking oil, followed by the ground beef.

Cook for approximately 5–7 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces as it browns.

Once fully cooked, drain excess grease if necessary.
4. Add the Aromatics

Add the sliced onion to the beef and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.

Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds, just until fragrant.

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5. Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Add the carrots, bell pepper, and cabbage.
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Cook for approximately 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently.

The vegetables should soften slightly while retaining a little crunch.

If you’re adding vegetables that take longer to cook, such as broccoli, give them a head start before adding the quicker-cooking vegetables.
6. Add the Noodles

Add the cooked noodles to the skillet.Try Artisan Dressings

Pour the sauce over everything and use tongs to toss the noodles with the beef and vegetables.

Keep tossing for 2–3 minutes, allowing the sauce to heat through and coat every strand.

If the noodles seem dry, add a splash of water or broth and toss again.
7. Finish and Serve

Stir in the sliced green onions.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

For an extra finishing touch, sprinkle the noodles with sesame seeds or add a drizzle of chili oil.

Serve immediately while everything is hot and glossy.
Tips for Perfect Lo Mein
Don’t overcook the noodles
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Slightly firm noodles hold up much better during stir-frying. If they become too soft before entering the skillet, they can turn mushy.Watch Expert Tutorials
Use high heat

Stir-frying works best when the pan is hot. This helps the beef brown nicely and keeps the vegetables from becoming overly soft.
Don’t overcrowd the pan

If your skillet is too small, cook the beef and vegetables in batches. Overcrowding traps steam and makes browning more difficult.
Prep everything first

Once you start stir-frying, things move quickly. Have your vegetables chopped, sauce mixed, and noodles ready before heating the skillet.
Save a little noodle water

If the finished lo mein seems too dry, a splash of reserved noodle water can help loosen the sauce and bring everything together.
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