Firecracker Beef Lo Mein
with Green Beans
- Wheat
- Soy
- Eggs
- Milk
Now with leaner ground beef and more rice! You asked, we listened: This isn't the HelloFresh you remember. Bigger menu. Upgraded recipes. Increased portion sizes. More variety. The best way to cook dinner just got BETTER. 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.
Ingredients
6 ounce
Green Beans
4.5 ounce
Lo Mein Noodles
(Contains: Wheat)
2 ounce
Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
10 ounce
Ground Beef
2 tablespoon
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
2 unit
Scallions
1 teaspoon
Sriracha
1 thumb
Ginger
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
½ tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
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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.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, half the chili sauce (you'll use the rest later), and as much Sriracha as you like.
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Set aside until ready to serve.
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Once water is boiling, add noodles to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 5-7 minutes.
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Drain and set aside.
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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.)
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Drain any excess grease from pan (or use a paper towel and tongs to sop it up!).
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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.
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Remove from heat.
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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.
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Divide lo mein between shallow bowls. Drizzle with as much firecracker sauce as you like. Top with scallion greens and serve.
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.
