Beef Lo Mein
Beef Lo Mein brings tender slices of flank steak together with lightly crisp vegetables and bouncy noodles in a garlicky, sweet-savory sauce. It’s a satisfying stir-fry with balanced heat from chile paste and deep umami from soy and oyster sauce, great for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Lo Mein, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until slightly firm, about 12 minutes; drain and move it to a large bowl. Drizzle sesame oil over the spaghetti and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with a plate to keep the noodles warm.
- 2
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the garlic and ginger in the hot oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Stir the flank steak into the vegetables; cook and stir until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and chile paste in a small bowl; pour over the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti and sauce mixture to the wok with the vegetables and steak; cook and stir until the spaghetti is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 1123.07 kcal High 56%
- Protein 36.28 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 115.56 g 42%
- Total Fat 62.45 g High 80%
- Saturated Fat 4.26 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 834.62 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 25.68 g Good Source 92%
- Total Sugars 16.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.9 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 468.83 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 7.29 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 1203.82 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 356.83 mcg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin C 25.18 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Beef Lo Mein is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, and Garlic Chili Paste. Each serving provides about 1123.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Lo Mein?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Beef Lo Mein made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Garlic Chili Paste, Mixed Vegetables. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Beef Lo Mein?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef Lo Mein?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1123.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Lo Mein easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Beef Lo Mein healthy?
- Beef Lo Mein has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 1123.07 calories and 36.28 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 834.62 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.26 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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