Beef Chow Mein
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
336 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Beef Chow Mein
Description
This Beef Chow Mein recipe starts with marinating thinly sliced flank steak to tenderize and flavor the meat. Cooked chow mein noodles are stir-fried with softened onions, carrots, celery, and cabbage, while garlic adds a pungent note. The beef is browned in a hot pan, then combined with the vegetables and noodles.
A sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, beef broth, sesame oil, and a cornstarch slurry is added to the stir fry for a glossy coating that clings to ingredients, melding the savory and slightly sweet notes. Fresh green onion tops sprinkled on at the end introduce a mild onion freshness and a bit of crunch.
This dish features a balance of textures with tender beef, crisp-yet-soft vegetables, and chewy noodles. It can be served as a main course for an Asian-inspired meal, complementing simple sides or steamed rice.
Ingredients
For the beef
- 1/2 pound flank steak thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the chow mein
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 ounces Chow Mein noodles dry
- 1/2 cup yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup carrot shredded or julienned
- 1/4 cup celery thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth low sodium
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup green onion only the dark green part, sliced tops
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the beef
- 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
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; add the chow mein noodles and cook according to package instructions.
- Preheat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the steak in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned.
- 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.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the beef, noodles and cabbage to the pan. Toss to combine.
- 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.
- 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
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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