Stir-Fried Beef Lo Mein with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

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A savory lo mein dish featuring tender beef strips, fresh bok choy, and earthy shiitake mushrooms tossed in a flavorful soy-ginger sauce. This chinese-inspired chinese ready in about 30 minutes pairs lo mein noodles, sliced shiitake mushrooms, stalks, sliced green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 8 oz lo mein noodles in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes until just tender, then drain and toss with 1 tsp sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 10 oz thinly sliced flank steak and 1/4 tsp black pepper; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender, then remove from wok.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 tsp sesame oil to the wok, then sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and 2 cups chopped baby bok choy to the wok; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Step 6: Return the beef to the wok along with the cooked noodles and pour the prepared soy-ginger sauce over all. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 sliced green onions on top, and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Beef Lo Mein with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Beef Lo Mein with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep lo mein noodles from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef Lo Mein with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Stir-Fried Beef Lo Mein with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Stir-Fried Beef Lo Mein with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms?

Chinese chinese like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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