Ground Beef Lo Mein

If you're craving a flavorful noodle dinner without ordering takeout, this Ground Beef Lo Mein is an easy option to make at home. Tender noodles are tossed with browned ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce for a satisfying meal that's ready in no time.

You don't need an expensive cut of meat or complicated ingredients. Ground beef cooks quickly, and simple pantry staples create a rich sauce that coats every bite. It's perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or using up vegetables in the refrigerator.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Quick and easy enough for a weeknight
Uses affordable ground beef
Loaded with colorful vegetables
Features a savory, slightly sweet sauce
Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients
Makes excellent leftovers
Requires just one skillet or wok after the noodles are cooked

You can easily adjust the recipe to suit your preferences. Add extra garlic, increase the vegetables, or give it a spicy kick with chili oil or red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

For the Noodles

12 ounces lo mein noodles, fresh or dried
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil, such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil

For the Beef and Vegetables

1 pound ground beef
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
1 cup shredded cabbage
3 green onions, sliced

Feel free to customize the vegetables. Broccoli, mushrooms, snow peas, bean sprouts, baby corn, or other stir-fry vegetables work beautifully.

For the Sauce

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles or suitable alternatives and choose certified gluten-free soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce.

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 just tender.

Avoid overcooking them since they'll continue cooking briefly in the skillet.

Drain thoroughly and toss the noodles with sesame oil to prevent them from sticking. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Sauce

While the noodles are cooking, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.