Ground beef lo mein noodles is a new twist on a Chinese-American classic

Matt Jenner

Contributing Writer

No need to drive all the way to your favorite Chinese restaurant to get a delicious, quick, and healthy Asian meal. This ground beef lo mein dish is an Americanized version of the popular Chinese noodles, stir fried with a blend of fresh vegetables and tossed in a delicious umami-flavored sauce. This is the perfect dish to make in a hurry, since the whole dish can be on the table in just about 20 minutes.
In the recipe below, the noodles are combined with sliced onion, carrot, and bod choy. However, as is the case with most stir fries, nearly any vegetable could be added or replaced in this recipe, according to your tastes. This dish is great to make for kids, and anyone else who needs some more vegetables in their diet!

Cooktop Cove

Ground Beef Lo Mein Noodles

10 mins

20 mins

8 oz lean ground beef, 80/20

8 oz lo mein or spaghetti noodles

1 small boy choy, thinly sliced

½ white onion, thinly sliced

2 carrots, julienne or cut into coins

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

½ teaspoon white sugar

½ teaspoon Kosher salt

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

sesame seeds, to garnish

In a large pot, prepare the noodles according to the package instructions for "al dente." Drain and rinse the pasta to stop the cooking process. Set noodles aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Add ground beef to the wok. Stir and break up with a spatula. Add garlic, light soy sauce, sugar, and stir to combine. Sauté and allow beef to cook until fully browned, about 4-6 mins.

Add the bok choy, onion, and carrots to the wok, and continue to stir fry until the boy choy becomes a bright green color.

Then add dark soy sauce, rice wine, and dark sesame oil.

Add cooked noodles to the wok and toss to combine the noodles, beef, and vegetables and toss to fully coat the dish. Allow to sit until the sauce has come up to temperature and the dish is fully cooked.

Transfer the lo mein to a serving platter, or serve onto individual plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.

Pro-tip: Add or replace any vegetables or proteins you like in this dish. It is very versatile!

Pro-tip: Kick it up by garnishing with a little garlic chili or Sriracha sauce.

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