Description
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Ground Beef Lo Mein is a quick dinner recipe that delivers bold, takeout-style flavor at home. Made with hearty ground beef, chewy noodles, fresh veggies, and a savory sauce, it’s a great option for busy weeknights, lunch prep, or when you’re craving comfort food. This easy recipe fits right into your favorite dinner ideas, and works well as a family meal, a healthy snack with veggie swaps, or a flavorful addition to your list of food ideas.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
8 ounces lo mein noodles or spaghetti
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 cup carrots, julienned
1/2 cup red onions, sliced
1 cup spinach or bok choy, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add garlic and ginger to the beef and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in carrots, red onions, and greens. Cook for 2-3 minutes until veggies are slightly softened but still crisp.
4. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss well to combine and coat everything.
5. Sprinkle in green onions and stir one final time. Serve hot straight from the pan.
Notes
Swap the ground beef for turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat if preferred.
Use spaghetti noodles if lo mein noodles are unavailable.
For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or drizzle with chili oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ground beef lo mein, quick dinner, easy recipe, takeout style, noodle stir fry