beef chow mein

4 Pinches
Grapeview, WA
Updated on Mar 30, 2020

I used to cook a lot of Chinese meals. This is a recipe that I used to make often for my family. It was one of their favorites.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds rump roast, trimmed
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 tablespoon satay sauce
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 2 medium yellow onions
  • 4 ounces mushrooms
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 4 ounces bean sprouts
  • 12 ounces chinese egg noodles
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

How To Make beef chow mein

  • Step 1
    Remove and discard fat from meat. Cut meat across the grain into thin slices. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sherry, and the satay sauce in plastic bag. Mix together. Mix in meat. Let stand 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Cut celery into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Peel onions, cut into wedges and separate layers. Clean and slice mushrooms. Remove seeds from pepper and cut pepper into thin strips. Rinse sprouts and drain.
  • Step 3
    Cook noodles until tender according to package directions. Drain well. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok over medium-high heat. Add noodles and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir-fry until noodles are light brown, 2 minutes. Place noodles on serving plate. Keep warm.
  • Step 4
    Blend water, cornstarch, oyster sauce, bouillon, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons sherry and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • Step 5
    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok. Stir-fry onions in oil 1 minute. Add celery, mushrooms, pepper, and sprouts. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from wok.
  • Step 6
    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over high heat. Add meat and stir-fry until meat is brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in water mixture. Cover and cook 3 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Return vegetables to wok. Cook and stir until hot throughout, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon mixture over noodles.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: Chinese
Method: Stove Top

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