Beef Chow Mein (Version 1)
This was compiled from a lot of experience over the years and watching various videos. This is my compilation in October 2019. I like Milanesa beef for this recipe – low cost, high quality, or thin-sliced Rib Eye from Tokyo Central.
Prep: 15 Cook: 15 Total: 30 Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 pounds of beef depending on how much you want to cook. (Chicken or Pork can be substituted)
- 6 ounce dry Cantonese Style Egg Noodle or (12 oz or 16 oz refrigerated or frozen noodles)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon minced ginger (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon green onions (optional)
- Vegetables - Any of the following:
- Carrots
- Cabbage
- Snow Peas
- Broccoli
- Zucchini
- Bell Peppers
- Bean Sprouts
- Baby Bok Choy
- Green Onions
- Onions
- FOR THE MARINADE:
- 1 Tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Chinese Rice cooking wine
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon corn starch
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 2 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- ½ Tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Chinese Rice cooking wine
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Directions
- Slice the beef into thin pieces.
- Mix the marinade. Marinate it for at least 1 hour (you can switch it with chicken or pork)
- Fry the noodles on both sides and set aside.
- Stir fry the Beef. Cook it on high heat for just 2 minutes. Set it aside.
- Stir fry the Vegetables. Cook it on high heat for just 2 minutes. Set it aside.
- Make the sauce. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions - give it a stir until fragrant. Add the sauce, reducing it and then add thickening corn starch until it is the appropriate thickness.
- Add the Beef, Vegetables to the sauce and mix well.
- Place mixture over the crispy noodles.
Notes
- Inspired from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDzNbH240NE
https://alanharmon.net/recipes/1-20-beef-chow-mein-version-1/