beef and spinach lo mein

Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
Louisville, KY

This is a great recipe but the beef can be a little tough. I usually add some vinegar to the marinade. Then let it marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

yield 5 servings
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For beef and spinach lo mein

  • 1/4 c
    hoisen sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 2 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/8 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb
    beef round steak, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz
    uncooked spaghetti
  • 4 tsp
    canola oil, divided
  • 1 can
    (8oz) water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/4 c
    sliced onion
  • 10 oz
    fresh spinach
  • 1
    sweet red pepper

How To Make beef and spinach lo mein

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine the hoisen sauce, soy sauce, wter, sesame oil, garlic, and pepper flakes.
  • 2
    Pour 1/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 10 minutes. Set remaining marinade aside.
  • 3
    Cook spaghetti according to package directions
  • 4
    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir-fry beef in 3 teaspoon canola oil in batches for 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • 5
    Drain spaghetti and set aside.
  • 6
    In the skillet, stir fry water chestnuts, red pepper, and onions in remaining oil until onions are tender.
  • 7
    Stir in the spinach, spaghetti, and reserved marinade. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Return beef to pan; heat through

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