Beef Chow Mein is hearty, comforting, and packed with umami flavor. Best of all, it’s so easy to make. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home in less than 40 minutes!
2mediumgreen onionswhite part sliced, green chopped into strips
10ozstir-fry noodles
Instructions
Heat a tbsp of sunflower oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add beef and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes; flip it occasionally. Remove beef from the wok.
In the meantime, prepare the sauce. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and cornstarch. Set it aside.
Add one tbsp of sunflower oil to the wok, and heat it for 20 seconds. Then add chopped carrots and onion. Stir until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add chopped green onion and minced garlic, and stir for two more minutes.
Incorporate cooked beef into the wok and pour the prepared Chow Mein sauce. Stir over heat until the sauce thickens.
Cook the noodles following the package directions, and finally, add them to the wok.
Serve warm with sesame seeds and green onion on top.
Notes
Traditional chow mein is made with fried noodles, but we've used thin egg noodles and added them to a stir fry of vegetables with beef and chow mein sauce as we find it easier to make. Also, based on our research, it is the most used and popular method among US bloggers.The result is a flavorful, meaty stir-fry with Asian flavor touches provided by the chow mein sauce.Tips
Add different vegetables, such as broccoli, pak choy, or white cabbage.
You could also use ramen noodles to make this recipe.
Replace beef sirloin with any other tender beef meat.