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Beef Chow Mein

This beef chow mein is tender steak stir fried with vegetables and noodles in a flavorful sauce. A homemade version of the take out classic that's even better than what you would get at a restaurant!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the beef
  • 1/2 pound flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the chow mein
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 6 ounces dry chow mein noodles
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded or julienned
  • 1/4 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion tops (only the dark green part)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the beef
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  1. Place the flank steak, sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
For the chow mein
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the chow mein noodles and cook according to package instructions.
  2. Preheat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. 
  3. Add the steak in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned. 
  4. Remove the steak from the pan and cover to keep warm. Add the onions, carrots and celery to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until just softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the beef, noodles and cabbage to the pan. Toss to combine.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, beef broth, cornstarch and sesame oil. Add the sauce to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.
  8. Stir until sauce evenly coats the noodles. Add the green onion tops and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until green onions and cabbage are wilted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 806mg (34%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 806mg 34%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.