Simple Beef Chow Mein (Printable Version)
Juicy beef, soft noodles, and crisp veggies in a tasty sauce—done in 30 minutes!
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb fresh chow mein noodles
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½ lb flank steak, cut diagonally into ¼" thin strips
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2 cups rinsed and drained mung bean sprouts
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2 cups chopped napa cabbage
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1 cup thinly sliced carrot sticks
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4 green onions, cut into 1.5" sections
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3 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ Beef Marinade
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1 tablespoon cold water
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½ tablespoon cornstarch
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½ tablespoon vegetable oil
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½ teaspoon standard soy sauce
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
→ Noodle Sauce
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2 tablespoon oyster sauce
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2 tablespoon standard soy sauce
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2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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2 teaspoon cornstarch
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Mix the beef slices with all marinade ingredients in a big bowl and let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
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Mix all noodle sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and put aside.
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Get water boiling in a big wok or pan. Drop in chow mein noodles for about 20 seconds until they loosen up. Drain and set them aside.
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Warm up 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in your wok over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef until it's done and gets brown edges, taking about 1-2 minutes. Take it out and put aside.
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Put 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the pan. Toss carrots and cabbage for 30 seconds, then push them to one side.
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Add the last bit of vegetable oil to the empty part of the pan. Throw in noodles and the sauce. Toss everything around until the noodles are coated and most liquid is gone, about 60 seconds.
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Add your cooked beef, bean sprouts, and green onions. Mix it all together for another 30 seconds. It's ready to eat now.
# Additional Notes:
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You can keep any leftovers in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 4 days. Just warm them up in a pan or microwave till they're hot.
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Don't try freezing this dish as your noodles and veggies will likely turn mushy.