Beef Chow Fun

Name: Beef Chow Fun
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb flank steak, sliced thin; 1 lb dried wide rice noodles; 6 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp oyster sauce; 1/2 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger root, minced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cups fresh bean sprouts; 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1.5 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp white pepper; to taste salt

Tender beef with wide soft rice noodles in a savory soy-based sauce with bean sprouts, ready in 20 minutes.

20 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

Asian-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lb flank steak, sliced thin
1 lb dried wide rice noodles
6 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger root, minced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1.5 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp white pepper
to taste salt

Instructions

1

Prepare 1 lb dried wide rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/2 cup beef broth, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
3

Season 1.5 lb sliced thin flank steak with 1/4 tsp white pepper and to taste salt.
4

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
5

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced ginger root, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6

Add the beef and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned. Remove to a plate.
7

Add the cooked noodles to the same skillet, breaking apart any clumps. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
8

Add 2 cups fresh bean sprouts and 4 cut into 1-inch pieces scallions, stirring for 1 minute.
9

Return the beef to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
10

Drizzle with 1.5 tsp sesame oil and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Beef Chow Fun gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 6 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp oyster sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Beef Chow Fun keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Beef Chow Fun?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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