The process is straightforward and beginner-friendly. Cook the noodles until just tender and set them aside. Brown the ground beef in a hot skillet, then sauté the vegetables right in the same pan so they soak up all that savory goodness. Mixing the sauce separately ensures it blends smoothly and coats everything evenly when added, saving time and avoiding guesswork.
Once the noodles go back into the pan, everything comes together fast. The sauce thickens slightly, clinging to the noodles for maximum flavor in every forkful. Finished with chopped green onions, this ground beef lo mein is best served hot and fresh—but it also reheats beautifully for next-day leftovers. Flexible, comforting, and endlessly customizable, it’s the kind of reliable recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation.