Low Calorie Beef Lo Mein

Lo Mein with Beef and Broccoli

This Low Calorie Beef Lo Mein is just 480 calories and can be made in just 20 minutes! That’s a far cry from PF Changs 960 calorie beef lo mein recipe!

Lo Mein with Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • 6 ounces lo mein noodles
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger 
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 pound sirloin top round steak or flank steak
  • 2 carrots 
  • 3 cups broccoli
  • 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts 
  • 4 green onions sliced (optional)

Low Calorie Beef Lo Mein

Lo Mein with Beef and Broccoli

Healthy Beef Lo Mein Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: This is a wonderful meal prep lunch or dinner. Just make ahead and cool completely, then add to meal prep containers, cover and store in the fridge or freezer.
Storage: Will hold in the fridge for 5 days and the freezer for a month.
Reheating: Reheat in the microwave for 1-3 minutes, or in a skillet over medium low heat.

Lo Mein with Beef and Broccoli

Low Calorie Beef Lo Mein Recipe

Lo Mein with Beef and Broccoli

Low Calorie Beef Lo Mein

Lose Weight By Eating
This beef lo mein recipe is just 480 calories, and it can be made in 20 minutes from start to finish!
I was able to cut 100's of calories from the original recipes (originally 960 calories at PF Changs!) without sacrificing flavor or serving size!
Special Tip: You can swap out the beef for chicken, shrimp, or even tofu!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Cook the noodles according to the package until al dente. Then set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, pepper, and 3 tablespoons of water. Mix together and set aside.
  • Slice the meat, against the grain, into very thin slices.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and spray with olive oil.
  • Add the beef and 1 tablespoon of the sauce to the hot pan and cook for 3 minutes, until browned. Remove to a plate.
  • To the same pan, add the vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until starting to soften.
  • Add in the beef, noodles, water chestnuts, and the remaining sauce. Stir together and cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is mostly absorbed.
  • Serve hot topped with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 26.7gProtein: 57.7gFat: 5.3gSaturated Fat: 4.7gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 1035mgPotassium: 1097mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 8.8gCalcium: 62mgIron: 34mg
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About the Author

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