20-Minute Ground Beef Lo Mein

This ground beef lo mein is a budget supper that tastes like takeout. Noodles are tossed with browned beef, crisp vegetables and a quick savory sauce. It is ready in about 20 minutes and uses things you probably already have.

Why You’ll Love It

• 20 minutes.
• Cheap ground beef instead of takeout.
• One skillet plus a pot for noodles.

What You Need

• 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 green onions (sliced)

How to Make 20-Minute Ground Beef Lo Mein

1. Cook the noodles, drain and toss with a little sesame oil.
2. Brown the beef in a large skillet and drain.
3. Add the garlic, cabbage and carrots and cook 3 minutes.
4. Stir the soy sauce, oyster sauce and brown sugar together.
5. Add the noodles and sauce and toss until coated and hot.
6. Top with green onions.

Tips

• Rinse spaghetti briefly so it doesn’t clump.
• Use a big skillet so it tosses easily.
• Add a fried egg on top for extra protein.

Serving and Storing

Keeps 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use ground turkey?

Yes.

No oyster sauce?

Use hoisin or extra soy sauce.

Can I add broccoli?

Yes, add small florets with the cabbage.

20-Minute Ground Beef Lo Mein

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Spaghetti or lo mein noodles tossed with browned ground beef, vegetables and a savory soy sauce. A cheap takeout copycat in one pan.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 8 oz lo mein noodles or spaghetti
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 green onions sliced

Instructions

 

• Cook the noodles, drain and toss with a little sesame oil.
• Brown the beef in a large skillet and drain.
• Add the garlic, cabbage and carrots and cook 3 minutes.
• Stir the soy sauce, oyster sauce and brown sugar together.
• Add the noodles and sauce and toss until coated and hot.
• Top with green onions.

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Keyword beef noodles, ground beef lo mein, takeout copycat