Beef Chow Mein Recipe
A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender beef and crispy vegetables tossed with noodles.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb beef sirloin, flank steak, or ribeye, thinly sliced against the grain
Noodles
- 8 oz chow mein noodles or egg noodles, fresh or dried
Vegetables & Oils
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or sesame oil for added flavor
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced any color
- 1 cup snow peas or snap peas, trimmed
- 2 medium carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
Sauces & Seasonings
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free version
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional) for added sweetness
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional) for extra flavor
- 0.5 cup beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) for sweetness
Garnishes
- 2 green onions chopped, for garnish
- Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, and sliced onions; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add bell peppers, snow peas, and carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the pan, add cooked noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and beef broth; toss to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with sesame oil (if using), sugar, and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.