Description
A quick, cozy, and flavorful gluten-free beef lo mein ready in just 30 minutes — tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce that tastes better than takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz gluten-free rice noodles or gluten-free lo mein noodles
- Water for boiling
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 3 green onions, sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- ⅓ cup gluten-free tamari (or coconut aminos)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce (ensure gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles, and cook according to package directions (4–6 minutes). Drain, rinse briefly with cold water, and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil.
- Toss sliced beef with cornstarch and let sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Whisk together tamari, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using); set aside.
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil, then beef. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned; remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds. Add bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, and snow peas; stir-fry 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to pan. Add noodles and sauce; toss until evenly coated. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness, avoid overcooking noodles, and stir-fry quickly over high heat for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg