Beef Chow Mein
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp vegetables and egg noodles in a savory sauce. A classic Chinese takeout favorite made at home.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Chinese egg noodles
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, sliced diagonally
- 1/4 cup water, for sauce
Instructions
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1
Cook the 8 oz Chinese egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and toss with a little oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
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2
In a medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of soy sauce with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Add the 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and marinate for 10 minutes.
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3
In another bowl, combine the remaining 6 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup for sauce water. Dissolve the remaining 2 tsp cornstarch into this mixture to create the sauce.
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4
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add half of the 2 tbsp vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
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5
Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes without stirring. Then stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until beef is just cooked through. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
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6
Add the remaining oil to the wok. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp grated fresh ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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7
Add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion, 2 julienned carrots, and 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but are still crisp.
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8
Return the beef to the wok along with the cooked noodles. Pour in the sauce mixture and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
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9
Add 1 cup bean sprouts and most of the 4 sliced diagonally green onions (reserve some for garnish). Stir-fry for another minute.
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10
Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve immediately.