Low Carb Beef Lo Mein Recipe

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Low Carb Beef Lo Mein
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Description

Craving the comforting flavors of a Chinese takeout favorite while keeping things light? This beef lo mein delivers all the satisfying taste and texture you love. The star of this dish is the use of low-carb noodles, offering a delightful alternative to traditional wheat noodles.

These slender, translucent noodles, made from yam flour, provide a unique texture that perfectly complements the other ingredients. Their slightly chewy consistency soaks up the flavorful sauce, creating a harmonious blend of tastes in every bite. Crisp celery and cabbage add a refreshing crunch and subtle sweetness to the dish.

These vegetables are stir-fried to perfection, retaining their vibrant colors and natural flavors. The beef, tender and juicy, is the heart of this lo mein. Thinly sliced and quickly cooked, it remains incredibly succulent, adding a rich savory note to the dish.

The beef's delicate marbling ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture that contrasts beautifully with the crisp vegetables and slightly chewy noodles. A luscious brown sauce ties everything together, creating a symphony of umami goodness. This sauce is the essence of lo mein, with its deep, savory notes and hint of sweetness.

It clings beautifully to the noodles, vegetables, and beef, ensuring that every component is coated in flavor. A sprinkle of chopped green onions adds a final touch of freshness and vibrancy. Their mild, oniony flavor complements the richness of the dish, while their bright green color enhances the visual appeal.

For an extra kick, a dash of red pepper flakes can be added. Look for noodles packaged in water in the refrigerated section or dry in the gluten-free aisle. Prior preparation of the dry noodles may be necessary before adding to the recipe.

The beef should be a cut of sirloin, or pre-cut beef labeled for stir fry.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
400 Kcal

C
Carbs
15 g
Fi
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
45 g

C
Fats
30 g
Saturated Fats 10 g
Unsaturated Fats 15 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 400 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Roast beef, bottom round, visible fat eaten
    Roast beef, bottom round, visible fat eaten
    8 oz
    2.
    Soy sauce, low sodium
    Soy sauce, low sodium
    1 tbsp
    3.
    Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    0.5 tbsp
    4.
    Brown Sugar Replacement
    Brown Sugar Replacement
    1.5 tsp
    5.
    Beef broth
    Beef broth
    1 cup
    6.
    Soy sauce, low sodium
    Soy sauce, low sodium
    1 tbsp
    7.
    Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    0.5 tbsp
    8.
    Tapioca Flour
    Tapioca Flour
    4 tsp
    9.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.25 tsp
    10.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    0.13 tsp
    11.
    Scallions
    Scallions
    0.13 cup
    12.
    Celery
    Celery
    3 oz
    13.
    Cabbage, green, raw
    Cabbage, green, raw
    3 oz
    14.
    Shirataki Noodle
    Shirataki Noodle
    4 oz

Instructions

    1.
    Make sure your beef is cut into either thin strips or small cubes. Refer to the top of the recipe for more information on what cut of beef to use for the lo mein. Add the beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar substitute to a mixing bowl. Fold the ingredients over until the brown sugar dissolves and the beef is coated.
    2.
    Begin heating a wok or nonstick saute pan on high heat. When the wok is hot, add the beef. Cook and stir the beef at high heat until the beef browns and the sauce reduces and caramelizes onto the meat.
    3.
    Transfer the beef to a safe place to rest and return the wok to your stove. Make the lo mein sauce by whisking together the beef broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, tapioca flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and chopped green onion. Leave the sauce aside while you prepare the next ingredients.
    4.
    Thinly slice fresh celery and cabbage while you reheat your wok at high heat. Before any leftover sauce from the steak burns in your wok, add the vegetables. Cook the vegetables down until the cabbage is translucent and the celery is very soft. If the vegetables start to brown, add ¼ cup of water to the hot wok as needed until the vegetables cook down properly.
    5.
    Drain your package of shirataki noodles and add the proper amount to your hot wok. Gently unravel the noodles with a spoon while they start to fry in the hot pan with the celery and cabbage. Once the noodles are golden brown all over, pour all the sauce you made in Step 3 into the wok.
    6.
    Let the sauce bubble, thicken, and reduce for 1-2 minutes. Add the beef back to the wok, then stir the ingredients as the sauce continues to reduce. Once the sauce is thick and sticking to your noodles, your lo mein is ready to eat.