Quick Steak Lo Mein with Bell Peppers and Tomatoes

Skip the takeout and whip up this savory steak lo mein in your own kitchen. Thinly sliced rib-eye is quickly seared until crusty, then tossed with tender-crisp bell peppers, juicy tomatoes and red onion in an umami-packed sauce. Lo mein noodles soak up all the flavor, making every bite irresistible.

This dish comes together in just minutes, perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something satisfying. The combination of sweet soy glaze, Sriracha and a touch of ketchup creates a balanced sauce that coats the noodles beautifully. Top with fresh scallion greens for a pop of color and freshness.

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Ingredients

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 tablespoon CornstarchView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Red OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4.5 ounce Lo Mein NoodlesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

16 ounce Grass-Fed Rib-Eye SteakView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and thinly slice against the grain. In a medium bowl, combine garlic powder, half the cornstarch, half the soy sauce, a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the sliced steak and toss to coat. Set aside.
2. Once the water is boiling, add the lo mein noodles. Cook until al dente, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and set aside.
3. While the noodles cook, prepare the vegetables: cut the tomato into ½-inch wedges. Core, deseed and dice the bell pepper into ½-inch pieces. Halve, peel and cut the red onion into ½-inch-thick wedges. Trim and thinly slice the scallion greens; cut the scallion whites into 1-inch batons.
4. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until a crust forms, 4-6 minutes (it will finish cooking later). Turn off the heat, transfer the steak to a plate and wipe out the pan.
5. Heat another drizzle of oil in the same pan over medium heat. Add the tomato, bell pepper, onion and scallion whites. Cook until browned and tender, 4-6 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sweet soy glaze, Sriracha, ketchup, chicken stock concentrate and ⅓ cup water. Add the steak, noodles and sauce to the pan with the vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and the steak is cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.
6. Divide the lo mein among plates and top with the scallion greens. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cut of beef?

Yes, you can substitute rib-eye with sirloin or flank steak. Just be sure to slice thinly against the grain.

What can I use instead of lo mein noodles?

You can use spaghetti, udon noodles or even ramen noodles as a substitute.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

No, it contains wheat from the noodles and soy sauce. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.