Going out for Asian food when you’re gluten free is always challenging. I am always looking for ways to create Asian inspired dishes at home and this Gluten Free Ground Beef Lo Mein is a great alternative to take-out.
The recipe uses budget friendly ground beef and gluten free spaghetti in place of hard to find gluten free Chinese Noodles. Customize the vegetables to your liking or what you have on hand for a great weeknight dinner.
Is there Gluten In Beef Lo Mein
The noodles used in traditional lo mein recipes are Chinese egg noodles. The noodles are made with wheat flour so they are NOT gluten free.
Where to Find Gluten Free Ingredients for Beef Lo Mein
The gluten free ingredients needed for lo mein can often be found in the regular grocery store.
If your grocery store doesn’t carry the items here are some options available online.
Wok Mei Gluten Free Oyster Sauce, 8 Oz. (2 Pack)
Wok Mei Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce, 8oz (2 Packs)
San-J Tamari Gluten Free Soy Sauce, Black Bottle, 10 Ounce (Pack of 2)
Recipe Notes
Hoisin Sauce Substitute – Use 2 Tablespoons and 1 Tablespoon Molasses as an easy substitute for the hoisin sauce if you can’t find it or don’t want to buy it.
Sherry Substitute – Use 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar, rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar in place of the sherry as an easy substitute. Note the recipe uses 1 Tablespoon of Sherry but if you swap it out for vinegar only use 1 teaspoon.
The Vegetables – Switch up the vegetables and use what your family likes. Mushrooms, broccoli, or green beans would work well in this recipe too.
Gluten Free Asian recipes like this Ground Beef Lo Mein may not be totally authentic but they are a great way to satisfy that craving since take-out doesn’t cut it.
Find more Gluten Free recipes on YouTube and Pinterest.
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Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Shells – This is what it sounds like. All the ingredients that you love in chicken parmesan and stuffed into gluten free shells. It’s a mashup that’s easy, cheesy, & delicious.
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Gluten Free Ground Beef Lo Mein
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Gluten Free Spaghetti
- 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. Gluten Free Hoisin Sauce (See Notes For Substitution)
- 2 Tbs. Gluten Free Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbs. Gluten Free Oyster Sauce
- 2 Tbs. Water
- 1 Tbs. Dry Sherry (See Notes For Substitution)
- 2 tsp. Sesame Oil
- 2 tsp. Cornstarch
- 1 tsp. Brown Sugar
Vegetables
- 1 Tbs. Olive Oil
- 1 Onion, Peeled And Sliced Into Strips
- 1 Red Bell Pepper Sliced
- 1 Cup Snap Or Snow Peas
- 1 Stalk Celery, Sliced On An Angle
- 1 Carrot, Peeled And Sliced On An Angle
- 1 inch Piece of Fresh Ginger, Minced
- 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
- 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes, Optional
- 1 Tbs. Thinly Sliced Green Onion, Optional
Instructions
Prepare the Gluten Free Spaghetti:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Cook the gluten free spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring
- occasionally, until al dente.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, sherry, sesame oil, cornstarch, and brown sugar and set aside.
Cooking Instructions:
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the ground beef until browned and crumbled. Drain fat if needed, then remove from the skillet to a paper towel lined plate or bowl.
- Return the skillet to the stove and add a little oil to the pan if needed.
- Add the onions, bell pepper, carrots, celery or any other vegetables to the pan and stir fry for about 5 minutes until crisp tender.
- Add the ground beef back to the skillet along with the garlic and ginger, mixing well.
- Drain the gluten free pasta and add it to the skillet along with the prepared sauce and toss well to coat.
- The sauce will thicken in 2-3 minutes as it heats through.
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Notes
- Hoisin Sauce Substitute – Use 2 Tablespoons and 1 Tablespoon Molasses as an easy substitute for the hoisin sauce if you can’t find it or don’t want to buy it.
- Sherry Substitute – Use 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar, rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar in place of the sherry as an easy substitute. Note the recipe uses 1 Tablespoon of Sherry but if you swap it out for vinegar only use 1 teaspoon.
- The Vegetables – Switch up the vegetables and use what your family likes. Mushrooms, broccoli, or green beans would work well in this recipe too.
