Beef Noodle Stir-fry (Mi Xao Bo)
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
521 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Chinese, Vietnamese
Beef Noodle Stir-fry (Mi Xao Bo)
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This quick and easy Vietnamese beef noodle stir-fry features tender beef, flavorful noodles and crisp vegetables. It is great for daily lunch and dinner as well as family celebration.
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Ingredients
For the Beef
- 7-8 oz beef, preferably flank steak of oyster blade (200-220g)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (and more to serve)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
For the Stir-fry Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Water or stock
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Other Ingredients
- 4 oz dried egg noodles (120g)
- cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots (about half a medium carrot, 60g)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onions (about half a medium onion, 60-80g)
- 5.5 oz chopped Napa cabbage (about 4-5 leaves, 150g)
- 3.5 oz chopped baby bok choy (100g)
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Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain. Toss the beef slices with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Then add ½ tablespoon oil and mix well. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes depending on how much time you have.
- Add all ingredients for the stir-fry sauce to a bowl and stir well to combine. Set aside.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions but undercook for a minute. Then rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly. Set aside.
- Place a pan over medium heat. Once it is hot, add some oil and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the beef slices in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for about 20-30 seconds. Then add half of the minced garlic and stir-fry the beef for a few more seconds until it is 80% cooked and still a bit pink. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add some more oil to the pan and adjust the heat to medium. Add julienned carrots and cook for about 30 seconds. Then add onions, stir and cook for about 45 seconds until fragrant. Add the remaining minced garlic and cook for a few more seconds until fragrant.
- Turn up the heat to medium-high to high, and add the napa cabbage and baby bok choy. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until the vegetables have wilted but are still crisp.
- Add the prepared noodles to the pan and toss with the vegetables briefly, about 30 seconds, until the noodles have warmed up. Add the stir-fry sauce and continue to stir-fry briefly.
- Add the beef along with any juices back to the pan. Stir and toss everything together quickly until flavors are combined, beef is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender. Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Transfer the stir-fried noodles to a serving plate. Sprinkle black pepper on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- Please feel free to use your favorite vegetables such as bell pepper, beansprouts, scallions or snow peas.
- Please feel free to use your favorite vegetables such as bell pepper, beansprouts, scallions or snow peas.
- If you want the dish to taste more like Chinese beef lo mein/chow mein, you can add a splash of Shaoxing wine and dark soy sauce to the stir-fry sauce and use white pepper instead of black pepper.
- If you want the dish to taste more like Chinese beef lo mein/chow mein, you can add a splash of Shaoxing wine and dark soy sauce to the stir-fry sauce and use white pepper instead of black pepper.
- The dish comes together quickly, so prepare everything and line them up nearby your stove before cooking. Don't overcrowd the pan so depending on how big your pan is and how powerful your stove is, you may need to work in batches.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
916mg
(38%)
Potassium
780mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7854IU
(157%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
172mg
(17%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 916mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 780mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7854IU | 157% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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