When you need a quick dinner that feels comforting and satisfying, Ground Beef Lo Mein is a fantastic choice. Tender noodles, flavorful ground beef, crisp vegetables, and a glossy savory sauce come together in one skillet for a meal that's fast enough for a weeknight and delicious enough to make you forget about takeout.
This homemade lo mein is also wonderfully flexible. Use whatever vegetables you have in the refrigerator, adjust the sauce to your taste, and have dinner on the table without a complicated ingredient list.
Why You'll Love This Ground Beef Lo Mein
There are plenty of reasons to keep this recipe in your regular dinner rotation:
- Quick and easy to prepare
- Uses affordable ingredients
- Packed with savory flavor
- Great way to use ground beef
- Easy to customize with vegetables
- Perfect for leftovers
- Ready in roughly 30 minutes
The combination of browned beef, chewy noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a rich soy-based sauce makes every bite satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Lo Mein
- 8 ounces lo mein noodles, spaghetti or other noodles can also work
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
For the Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
If you don't have lo mein noodles, spaghetti or another sturdy wheat noodle can be substituted.
How to Make Ground Beef Lo Mein
1. Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Cook the noodles according to the package directions until they're tender but still have a little bite.
Drain them well and set aside.
Avoid overcooking the noodles because they'll be tossed with the hot beef and sauce later.
2. Mix the Sauce
