Beef Chow Mein
If you’re craving a simple Chinese-inspired dinner that the whole family can enjoy, this easy beef chow mein is a great one to have in your rotation. It’s made with tender slices of beef, chow mein noodles, fresh vegetables, and a simple savory sauce.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
For the beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the chow mein
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot julienned or thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
For the sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Marinate the beef. Add the thinly sliced beef to a bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss until evenly coated and let it sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil followed by the beef. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and just cooked through. Transfer the beef to a plate.
- In the same pan, add the onion, carrots, and cabbage. Stir-fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened but still have a little crunch. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the cooked noodles and beef back into the pan. Pour the chow mein sauce over everything. Toss well and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the noodles are evenly coated and the sauce has slightly thickened. Add the green onions and give everything one final toss.