Asparagus Beef Lo Mein

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
This springtime beef lo mein recipe is as easy as it gets. Ramen noodles make it extra fun. —Dottie Wanat, Modesto, California
Asparagus Beef Lo Mein Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) beef ramen noodles
  • 2/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2-1/4 cups water, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

Directions

  1. Toss beef with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning from a ramen seasoning packet (discard remaining opened packet). In a small bowl, mix hoisin sauce and 1/4 cup water.
  2. In a saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Add noodles and contents of the unopened seasoning packet; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until noodles are tender.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan.
  4. In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry asparagus with garlic until crisp-tender, 1-3 minutes. Stir in hoisin sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened. Stir in beef; heat through. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 511 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.