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Beef Chow Mein

Saucy Beef Chow Mein is incredibly easy to prepare and takes only 35 minutes! It’s sweet, spicy, and savory – slathered and simmered in a thick sauce for maximum flavor. 
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Main Dishes
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: beef, Beef Chow Mein, chow mein
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 600kcal
Author: Cynthia Rusincovitch

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 18 oz beef sirloin cut into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 small carrots or one large one, chop into thin strips
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 2 clove garlic cloves minced
  • 2 medium green onion white part sliced, green part chopped into strips
  • 10 oz stir-fry noodles
  • garnish with sesame seeds, chili flakes, and green onion

Instructions

  • Heat a tbsp of sunflower oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add beef and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes; flip it occasionally. Remove beef from the wok.
  • In the meantime, prepare the sauce. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and cornstarch. Set it aside.
  • Add one tbsp of sunflower oil to the wok, and heat it for 20 seconds. Then add chopped carrots and onion. Stir until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add chopped green onion and minced garlic, and stir for two more minutes.
  • Incorporate cooked beef into the wok and pour the prepared Chow Mein sauce. Stir over heat until the sauce thickens.
  • Cook the noodles following the package directions, and finally, add them to the wok.
  • Serve warm with sesame seeds and green onion on top.

Notes

Traditional chow mein is made with fried noodles, but we've used thin egg noodles and added them to a stir fry of vegetables with beef and chow mein sauce as we find it easier to make. Also, based on our research is the most used and popular method among US bloggers. The result is a flavorful, meaty stir-fry with Asian flavor touches provided by the chow mein sauce.
Tips
  • Add different vegetables, such as broccoli, pak choy, or white cabbage.
  • You could also use ramen noodles to make this recipe.
  • Replace beef sirloin with any other tender beef meat.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 2992mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4261IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 6mg