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Beef Chow Mein

Beef Chow Mein

Tender strips of beef, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a savory, glossy sauce—this beef chow mein comes together in under 30 minutes. A better-than-takeout favorite, perfect for busy weeknights when you crave bold flavor and comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, LUNCH, Main Course
Cuisine: ASIAN, Chinese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water to form slurry
For the Base
  • 225 g chow mein noodles cook according to package directions
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 250 g beef steak (flank, sirloin, or rump), thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Vegetables
  • 1 cup green cabbage, thinly shredded
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced white and green parts separated

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Reserve 1 ½ tbsp for the beef. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry.
  2. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add beef and cook until just browned. Pour in reserved 1 ½ tbsp sauce and white parts of green onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until beef caramelizes.
  4. Stir slurry into the remaining sauce and keep ready.
  5. Push beef to the side, pour in beaten egg, let set slightly, then scramble and mix into beef.
  6. Add cabbage and carrot. Stir-fry for 1 minute until cabbage begins to wilt.
  7. Add sauce, bean sprouts, and cooked noodles. Toss for 1–2 minutes until noodles are coated and glossy. Stir in green parts of green onions.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Use a wok for best results. Customize with bell peppers, mushrooms, or snow peas. For extra depth, marinate beef with soy sauce and cornstarch for 10 minutes before cooking. To make gluten-free, use tamari and rice noodles.