Beef Chow Mein

Beef Chow Mein Recipe (for Two Servings)

Ingredients

• 200g beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
• 100g chow mein noodles
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 2 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

Marinade

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch

Sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp water

Equipment Needed

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Mixing bowls
• Large skillet or wok
• Tongs
• Pot (for boiling noodles)
• Strainer

Preparation

1. Prepare the Beef
   In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch for the marinade. Add the sliced beef, toss to coat evenly, and marinate for about 10–15 minutes.
2. Prepare the Noodles
   Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce
   In another small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, beef broth, sugar, and cornstarch mixture. Set aside.
4. Cook the Beef
   Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
5. Cook the Vegetables
   In the same skillet, add the remaining vegetable oil. Add the garlic, ginger, onion, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant and vegetables are slightly tender.
6. Combine and Finish
   Return the beef to the skillet, add the cooked noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, and sauce. Toss everything together and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the noodles and ingredients.
7. Serve
   Divide the chow mein into two bowls and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: ~500 kcal
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fat: 20g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sodium: 1300mg

Preparation and Cooking Time

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: 30–32 minutes