How to Make Beef Lo Mein Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef Lo Mein is a classic Chinese dish that features tender strips of beef, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles all stir-fried together in a delicious savory sauce. This dish is popular in Chinese takeout restaurants, but you can easily make it at home with just a few simple ingredients.

The key to a great Beef Lo Mein is using high-quality ingredients and preparing them with care. The beef should be thinly sliced and marinated to ensure it stays tender and flavorful. The vegetables sho...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package fresh Chinese egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces beef skirt steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1 (8 ounce) package portobello mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • ½ cup snow peas
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons liquid aminos
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
  • Press Saute button on an multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add oil and garlic. Saute for 30 seconds. Add steak strips and saute until starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove steak from pot and keep warm. Add 1/2 cup water to the pot. Insert steamer basket and add mushrooms, carrot, bell pepper, and snow peas. Steam for about 5 minutes.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, and liquid aminos to make the sauce.
  • Unlock and remove the lid. Toss noodles, steak, and vegetables with the sauce. Garnish with green onion.
  • Nutrition

    484 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 521mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 47mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 542mg