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Beef Chow Mein

Beef Chow Mein

Savor the flavors of Beef Chow Mein, a quick and easy Asian-inspired noodle dish packed with tender beef, crisp veggies, and savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g noodles (Chow Mein or ramen)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely sliced
  • 200 g ground beef
  • 3 green onions cut into 5cm pieces (separate white and green parts)
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 cups cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts (about 75g)
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium chicken broth (substitute for Chinese cooking wine)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • a pinch white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet or wok
  • Pot for boiling noodles
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Small mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Whisk together the cornstarch and water in another bowl to create a slurry.
  3. Boil the noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat and sauté the garlic for about 10 seconds.
  5. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, then stir in 1 tablespoon of the sauce and the white parts of the green onions; caramelize for 2 minutes.
  6. Push the beef to one side and scramble the egg in the empty space until cooked.
  7. Add carrots and cabbage, stir-fry for about 1 minute until the cabbage wilts.
  8. Toss in the bean sprouts, cooked noodles, and remaining sauce; stir everything together for 1 minute.
  9. Mix in the green parts of the green onions, then serve hot in bowls.

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have available. Bell peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli are great alternatives. For added flavor, drizzle a bit of sesame oil over the finished dish before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; they reheat well in a skillet.