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

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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 recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs lo mein noodles, flank steak, baby bok choy 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz lo mein noodles
• 10 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 2 cups, chopped into 2-inch pieces baby bok choy
• 1 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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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.