Easy Beef Chow Mein
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Easy Beef Chow Mein
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Easy 30 minutes Chinese Beef Chow Mein recipe. This is another one of our all-time favorite Chinese beef dishes! Well,🤔 along with shrimp chow mein and chicken chow mein. All right!!!🤯 We love noodles in general. 🤫😁Honestly, we could eat this every day! 😋
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Ingredients
- 300 g whole-wheat spaghetti or chow mein stir-fry noodles * (you may also use lo mein noodles or udon noodles)
For Marinade:
- 1 pound flat iron steak , cut into ¼-inch thick strips
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup hot water combined with Knorr granulated chicken-flavored bouillon or Knorr beef flavor bouillon
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mushroom-flavored dark soy sauce or dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper , ground black pepper, or red pepper flakes, to taste
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the Stir Fry:
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil , canola, peanut, or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion , sliced
- 1 Poblano Pepper or any bell pepper , cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 scallions , cut into 2 ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup shredded napa cabbage
- ⅓ cup julienned carrots
- Kosher salt & red pepper flakes , to taste
Instructions
- Boil noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Rinse with tap water, drain, and set aside. (I recommend cooking the noodles 1 minute less than the package recommends, they’ll be a bit underdone but will be perfectly cooked once stir-fried in the sauce).
- In a medium bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Let it marinate at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk all the sauce ingredients. Stir to combine. Chop aromatics and vegetables set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, set the heat to medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and wait for the oil to become hot. Swirl oil, tilting to coat sides.
- Quickly add the beef and spread the pieces out to a single layer allowing them to sear and brown for about 1 to 1.5 minutes.
- Flip to cook the other side for 1 to 1.5 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the beef is lightly charred but the inside is slightly pink. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the same skillet back to the stove and turn to medium-high heat. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and add onion, carrots, and peppers. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Add the ginger, garlic, Napa cabbage, and green onion. Stir a few times to release the fragrance.
- Add the beef and the noodles into the pan; give the reserved sauce a quick stir and pour over the noodles. Use tongs to toss noodles to coat with sauce. Keep tossing until the sauce starts to thicken and starts to bubble. Taste and season with more soy, if needed. (You will know your Chinese Beef Chow Mein is done when the sauce becomes a darker color, translucent and thick). Toss everything together until thoroughly combined with the sauce and stir-fry it for about 1 minute. Transfer the Beef Chow Mein to the serving plate. Serve hot! Enjoy with some chili oil!😋🍻
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Notes
- How to Store & Re-Heat
- How to Store & Re-Heat
- To store: Allow the beef chow mein to cool to room temperature before storing. Then, transfer to an airtight container: Place the leftover beef chow mein in an airtight container. Glass or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids work well. Refrigerate: Store the beef chow mein in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To reheat: The beef chow mein, transfer to a microwave-safe dish and heat it until heated, stirring occasionally. You can also reheat it on the stove in a pan or wok over medium heat, occasionally stirring until heated. If the beef chow mein has been in the refrigerator for more than 4 days, or if it has an off smell or appearance, discard it.
- Make-Ahead
- Make-Ahead
- You can prepare the beef marinade and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before using it. You can make the sauce and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can prepare the vegetables ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. However, keep the vegetables separate from the beef and sauce, as they can cause the vegetables to become soggy.
- You can prepare the beef marinade and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before using it. You can make the sauce and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can prepare the vegetables ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. However, keep the vegetables separate from the beef and sauce, as they can cause the vegetables to become soggy.
- If using dried noodles, you can cook them ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready. You can also cook the fresh noodles ahead of time and store them in the fridge, but they should be used within 24 hours.
- If using dried noodles, you can cook them ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready. You can also cook the fresh noodles ahead of time and store them in the fridge, but they should be used within 24 hours.
- How to Freeze
- How to Freeze
- Allow the beef chow mein to cool to room temperature before freezing. Divide the beef chow mein into servings or portions you plan to use in one sitting. Place each portion in an airtight container or freezer-safe plastic bag. Be sure to leave some space in the container to allow for expansion as the food freezes.
- Allow the beef chow mein to cool to room temperature before freezing. Divide the beef chow mein into servings or portions you plan to use in one sitting. Place each portion in an airtight container or freezer-safe plastic bag. Be sure to leave some space in the container to allow for expansion as the food freezes.
- Label each container or bag with the date and contents to quickly identify it later. Place the containers or bags in the freezer and freeze them for up to 3 months. To reheat the frozen beef chow mein, microwave it or reheat it on the stove in a pan or wok over medium heat, occasionally stirring until heated. You may need to add water or sauce to prevent the noodles from drying.
- Label each container or bag with the date and contents to quickly identify it later. Place the containers or bags in the freezer and freeze them for up to 3 months. To reheat the frozen beef chow mein, microwave it or reheat it on the stove in a pan or wok over medium heat, occasionally stirring until heated. You may need to add water or sauce to prevent the noodles from drying.
- To store: Allow the beef chow mein to cool to room temperature before storing. Then, transfer to an airtight container: Place the leftover beef chow mein in an airtight container. Glass or plastic containers with tight-fitting lids work well. Refrigerate: Store the beef chow mein in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To reheat: The beef chow mein, transfer to a microwave-safe dish and heat it until heated, stirring occasionally. You can also reheat it on the stove in a pan or wok over medium heat, occasionally stirring until heated. If the beef chow mein has been in the refrigerator for more than 4 days, or if it has an off smell or appearance, discard it.
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