Chinese Takeout Beef Lo Mein

A comprehensive guide to classic Chinese takeout beef lo mein at home! Lo mein is one of the most popular dishes at every Chinese takeaway! Today, I’ll break down all the tips, tricks, and techniques so you’ll be able to make takeout lo mein at home even better than any takeaway restaurant you’ve ever been to! And for a fraction of the cost!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

For beef, rinse under cold running water for 1 minute, drain well. Mix in baking soda and massage into meat for 1 minute. Mix in other marinade ingredients and marinate for 15 minutes or up to overnight.

Step 2

For sauce, mix all dry ingredients. Stir in chicken stock and whisk until all dry ingredients are dissolved. Mix in wet ingredients. Set aside. (Stir before using).

Step 3

Prepare noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and toss with oil.

Step 4

Heat wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl around until shimmering.

Step 5

Add cabbage, onion, and carrot and saute for 1 minute. Set aside.

Step 6

Return wok or pan to medium-high heat and add 2 T oil.

Step 7

After oil is hot, add beef to pan and press down into 1 layer. Cook until beef is nicely browned and set aside.

Step 8

Return wok or pan to medium-high heat.

Step 9

Add 1 T oil and 1 T ginger and 1 T garlic. Saute for 10-20 seconds.

Step 10

Add noodles and toss with ginger and garlic and mix until noodles are pliable.

Step 11

Add vegetables and beef and toss with noodles until thoroughly mixed.

Step 12

Move noodles to one side and deglaze with 1 T Shaoxing wine. Toss with noodles.

Step 13

Stir sauce mixture again to make sure cornstarch hasn’t settle at the bottom.

Step 14

Move the noodles to one side and add the sauce to the pan and not on top of the noodles. Allow it cook for 15-20 seconds to thicken and turn off the heat.

Step 15

Stir the noodles into the sauce.

Step 16

Add green onions and bean sprouts. Mix thoroughly and serve.