Sesame Beef Lo Mein
Sesame Beef Lo Mein is a popular Chinese-American stir-fry dish featuring tender slices of beef tossed with soft wheat noodles, crisp vegetables like bell peppers and broccoli, and a savory sauce. It's typically finished with a generous drizzle of toasted sesame oil, which gives the dish its signature nutty aroma and flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good mix of carbohydrates from the noodles, protein from the beef, and fats from the cooking oil and sesame. A typical restaurant serving can range from 800 to 1,200 calories, with significant amounts of iron from the beef and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
While 'lo mein' (meaning 'stirred noodles') is a classic Cantonese cooking technique, the specific combination with beef and a heavy sesame oil finish is a hallmark of Chinese-American cuisine, adapted to suit Western palates. The toasting process for the sesame oil is crucial, as it transforms the oil's flavor from mild to intensely aromatic, defining the dish's character.
