Savory Beef & Shrimp Lo Mein (Takeout-Style)

Whip up better-than-takeout Beef & Shrimp Lo Mein in 30 minutes! Tender flank steak, juicy shrimp, and chewy noodles tossed in a rich umami sauce with crisp veggies. A restaurant-quality meal made easy at home!

Ingredients

For the Noodles & Protein:

  • 12 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti)
  • 8 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Vegetables:

  • 1 bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ cup chicken/vegetable broth

Garnish:

  • Green onions, sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Proteins:

  • Toss beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry, season lightly with salt.

2️⃣ Cook Noodles:

  • Boil noodles 1 minute less than package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and toss with 1 tsp oil to prevent sticking.

3️⃣ Stir-Fry:

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Sear beef 1-2 minutes per side. Remove.
  • Add shrimp, cook 1-2 minutes until pink. Remove.
  • Add remaining oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and veggies for 2 minutes.

4️⃣ Combine:

  • Add noodles, proteins, and sauce. Toss 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.

5️⃣ Serve:

  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

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