Ground Beef Lo Mein

Ingredients

• 8 oz lo mein noodles (or spaghetti/yakisoba noodles), cooked and drained
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup beef broth (or water)
• 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water to make a slurry)
• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the beef: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease, then add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and beef broth. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and bring to a simmer.
3. Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
4. Combine: Add the cooked lo mein noodles directly into the skillet, tossing everything together well until the noodles are fully coated and heated through.
5. Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve warm.