The Best 20-Minute Beef Chow Mein Recipe
Tender flank steak and crispy egg noodles tossed in a rich savory sauce. A 20-minute weeknight favorite better than takeout!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients
12 oz chow mein noodles (dried or fresh)
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 large carrot, julienned
2 cups cabbage, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Boil noodles until al dente, drain, and rinse with cold water.
2. Toss beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch; marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Whisk remaining soy sauce, broth, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.
4. Sear beef in hot oil until browned; remove from pan.
5. Stir-fry garlic, onion, carrot, and cabbage for 3 minutes.
6. Add noodles, beef, and sauce to the wok; toss until heated and coated.
Notes
Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Substitute flank steak with sirloin or chicken if preferred.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.