Firecracker Beef Lo Mein
with Green Beans
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This speedy stir-fry features savory ground beef, crisp green beans, and scallions—all tossed with lo mein noodles in a bold soy chili sauce. It’s finished with a drizzle of sweet and spicy firecracker sauce and a sprinkle of scallion greens for a satisfying meal that’s ready in minutes.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Ingredients
2 ounce
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
1 thumb
Ginger
2 tablespoon
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
4.5 ounce
Lo Mein Noodles
(Contains: Wheat)
2 unit
Scallions
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
6 ounce
Green Beans
1 teaspoon
Sriracha
10 ounce
Ground Beef
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Trim green beans if necessary; cut crosswise into 2-inch-long pieces. Trim scallions; cut whites into 1-inch pieces and thinly slice greens. Peel and mince or grate ginger.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, half the chili sauce (you'll use the rest later), and as much Sriracha as you like. • Set aside until ready to use.
• Once water is boiling, add noodles to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 5-7 minutes. • Drain and set aside.
• While noodles cook, heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add beef*, green beans, scallion whites, ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until beef is cooked through and veggies are tender, 4-6 minutes. (For 4 servings, you may need to work in batches.) • Drain any excess grease from pan (or use a paper towel and tongs to sop it up!).
• Add soy sauce, remaining chili sauce, and ¼ cup water (½ cup for 4 servings) to pan with beef and green beans; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is warmed through, 30-60 seconds. • Remove from heat.
• To pan with beef and green beans, add drained noodles and ½ TBSP butter (1 TBSP for 4 servings). Toss to combine; taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. • Divide lo mein between shallow bowls. Drizzle with as much firecracker sauce as you like. Top with scallion greens and serve.
Ground Meat is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the bold, sweet-and-spicy taste; some found it needed more heat or depth to truly be "firecracker" 🌶️.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with several noting it was perfect for busy nights or cooking for one.
- Suggestions: Consider adding garlic, sesame oil, or extra veggies; some preferred cooking green beans longer for tenderness.
- Leftovers: Several mentioned it reheated well the next day, making great leftovers for lunch.
- Sauce: The firecracker sauce was a hit; many suggested making extra or serving it on the side for customization.
- Noodles: Some found the noodles sticky or broken; cooking them last or adding more sauce helped improve texture.
