Ground Beef Lo Mein
Make a quick and easy Ground Beef Lo Mein with noodles, veggies, and a savory sauce. Ready in 25 minutes — perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- 8 oz lean ground beef
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- ¼ cup matchstick carrots
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice cooking wine
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Noodles
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
Step 2: Brown the Beef
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
Step 3: Stir-Fry the Veggies
- Add the salt, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, carrots, celery, and red onion to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 4: Combine with Noodles
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine evenly with the beef and vegetables.
Step 5: Add the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp rice cooking wine. Pour this sauce over the noodle mixture in the skillet. Toss well to coat everything evenly.
Step 6: Serve
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with green onions or sesame seeds. Enjoy!