Ground Beef Lo Mein

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Servings: 4

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Ingredients

• The Protein: 1 lb ground beef.
• The Noodles: 8–10 oz lo mein noodles, spaghetti, or hokkien noodles.
• The Veggies: * 1 cup carrots, sliced into bite-sized chunks.
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped.
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for cooking and garnish).
• The Lo Mein Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce.
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce.
  • 1 tsp sesame oil.
  • 1 tsp brown sugar.
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger and minced garlic.

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Instructions

1. Boil: Cook the noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Brown: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
3. Sauté: Add the carrots and celery to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3–5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still retain a slight crunch.
4. Toss: Add the cooked noodles and the sliced green onions to the skillet.
5. Sauce: Whisk the sauce ingredients together and pour over the beef and noodle mixture. Toss everything together over the heat for 2 minutes until the noodles are well-coated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Serve: Transfer to a large white serving dish and serve immediately while hot.