These Beef Lo Mein-Style Noodles are the kind of weeknight dinner that saves you when you’re this close to ordering takeout. It comes together quickly, uses simple ingredients, and totally scratches that saucy, savory noodle craving but in a way that feels a little more balanced and homemade.

It’s also one of my favorite “clean out the fridge” meals. Have random veggies hanging out in the frdige? Toss them in. Swap the flank steak for chicken, shrimp, tofu, or whatever protein you have on hand. Use rice noodles, lo mein, spaghetti… truly anything works. The sauce pulls everything together, so you really can’t mess it up.

Quick, customizable, and better-than-takeout vibes without the delivery wait!! This one is one of my favorites in the weekly rotation. Let’s get into the recipe…

Beef Lo Mein-Style Noodles

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pack (about 4 servings) noodles of choice (rice noodles, lo mein, glass noodles, etc.)
• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, sliced into strips
• 2 frozen garlic cubes (or 2 cloves, minced)
• ½ cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
• ½ cup shredded carrot
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded cabbage (mix of purple + green)

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Directions:

1. Cook the noodles according to package directions.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, toss the sliced steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, add steak in batches (don’t overcrowd the pan) and sear for about 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
5. Add onion to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
7. Return the beef to the pan along with the cooked noodles. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes until it thickens and coats the noodles.
8. Stir in the cabbage and remove noodles from heat.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Looking for more easy healthy dinners? Try these next!

• High-Protein Lemon Chicken Orzo
• Lazy Girl Beef Stew
• One-Pan Lemon Pepper Fajita Bowl