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A close-up of homemade ground beef lo mein served in a rustic bowl, featuring tender spaghetti noodles coated in a glossy soy-garlic sauce with seasoned ground beef, crisp carrots, celery, and red onions. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, the dish is photographed under warm natural light on a wooden table for a cozy, better-than-takeout presentation.

Ground Beef Lo Mein

Quick and savory ground beef lo mein with chewy spaghetti, crisp-tender vegetables, and a glossy soy-sesame sauce. A 25-minute better-than-takeout dinner made in one skillet after boiling the pasta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner / Main Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 8 oz lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • ¼ cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce for cooking
  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

Equipment

  • Large pot, colander, large skillet or wok, wooden spoon, small bowl

Method
 

  1. il spaghetti until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess grease.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, 1 tbsp soy sauce, celery, red onion, carrots, salt, and sugar. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Add cooked spaghetti and toss to combine.
  5. Mix sesame oil, rice cooking wine, and remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl. Pour over the noodle mixture.
  6. Stir well to coat and simmer 1 minute. Serve warm.

Notes

Cook pasta just to al dente. Use toasted sesame oil for best flavor. Have sauce ready before stir-frying. Adjust soy sauce to taste. Best served immediately.