Combining tender beef, crisp vegetables, and savoury noodles in a rich soy-based sauce, the mix of the tender taste with the crunch of vegetables makes every bite enjoyable.
Ideal for the busy nights, the dish can be prepared quickly offering a convenient and tasty homemade alternative to takeout. Elevate your traditional beef chow mein by incorporating elements from other cuisines. Try adding a hint of teriyaki sauce for a Japanese flair or some sriracha for a spicy kick.
Beef Chow Mein
Beef chow mein is a classic dish featuring tender beef, savoury noodles, and crisp vegetables, all stir-fried together in a rich soy-based sauce.
Ingredients
- 200 g Topside rump or tenderloin, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 tsp Baking soda you can use Baking Powder
- 3 tbsp Water
- 2 tsp Cornflour
- 1 tsp Chicken powder
- 1 tsp Dark soy sauce
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- ¼ tsp White pepper
- 1 tbsp Chinese Rice wine or you can use Sherry
- 2 tsp Sesame oil
Egg Noodles
- 2 Nests Chinese Egg Noodles Size No1
- ½ Onion
- 1 Cup Beansprouts
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Dark Soy Sauce
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp White Pepper
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Oil (I use rice bran or groundnut)
Instructions
- Begin by velveting your beef
- Place your beef into a bowl along with all of the velveting ingredients and massage into the beef. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes
- Place noodles into boiling water and once softened plunge into ice cold water and then drain. Allow to air dry while beef is marinating.
- Add oil into a hot wok, fry your beef until cooked and then remove
- Now add in your onions and fry until translucent
- Now add your softened noodles, once incorporated with the onions add in your cooked beef, along with the remainder of the ingredients, continue to cook for 2 or 3 minutes and then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 2669mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
