Beef Chow Mein: The Ultimate Guide to Making It at Home
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Mixed vegetables (bok choy, napa cabbage, carrots, celery)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Marinate beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and seasonings for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook noodles as per package directions; rinse and toss with sesame oil.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients: soy sauce, chicken broth, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Sear the marinated beef in a hot wok until browned; remove from pan.
- Stir-fry garlic and mixed vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Add back the beef and sauce; stir until heated through and sauce thickens.
- Toss in cooked noodles until well combined.
- Helpful Notes:
- For added nutrition and flavor, consider incorporating bell peppers or snap peas. You can also swap beef for chicken or tofu for a different option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg