Mongolian Ground Beef Lo Mein
with Stir-Fried Broccoli & Bell Pepper
- Wheat
- Sesame
- Soy
Broccoli, bell pepper, and ground beef are stir-fried, then tossed with chewy lo mein noodles and a sweet soy–hoisin sauce in this easy Asian-inspired meal. The dish is finished with sesame seeds and a sprinkling of Korean chili flakes for just the right amount of heat.
Ingredients
1 unit
Green Bell Pepper
⅓ tablespoon
Cornstarch
4.5 ounce
Lo Mein Noodles
(Contains: Wheat)
5 teaspoon
Rice Wine Vinegar
10 ounce
Ground Beef
1 teaspoon
Korean Chili Flakes
4 tablespoon
Sweet Soy Glaze
(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Pho Stock Concentrate
1 unit
Broccoli
1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
4 tablespoon
Hoisin Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Cooking Oil
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
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Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Core, deseed, and dice bell pepper into ½-inch pieces.
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Once water is boiling, add noodles to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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While noodles cook, in a small bowl, combine sweet soy glaze, hoisin, stock concentrate, vinegar, ¼ cup water, and 1 tsp cornstarch (½ cup water and 2 tsp cornstarch for 4 servings).
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Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until browned and tender, 5-7 minutes.
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Add a splash of water and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 1 minute more. Transfer veggies to a medium bowl.
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Add another drizzle of oil to pan. Add beef*, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out.
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Add drained noodles and sauce and cook, stirring continuously, until noodles are coated in sauce, 30-60 seconds.
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Return veggies to pan and stir until combined.
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Divide lo mein between bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and as many chili flakes as you like. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: Many loved the overall flavor, but the sauce leaned noticeably sweet — some balanced it with a splash of lime juice or extra soy sauce 🍲. A few found the hoisin too dominant and suggested reducing it in favor of more soy.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward on a weeknight; cooking the veggies and beef separately before combining keeps everything from getting soggy.
- Suggestions: Add garlic (stirred in during the last minute of cooking the beef) to boost savory depth. Use rice instead of noodles if you prefer — several reviewers enjoyed it just as much that way. Consider a red or yellow bell pepper for a sweeter, more colorful result.
- Leftovers: This dish reheats well — one reviewer found the flavors actually improved the next day.
- Portions: The noodle quantity felt light relative to the beef and sauce for some; add extra noodles from your pantry if you want a more balanced ratio.
