Best 5 Best Beef Chow Mein Recipes

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**Beef Chow Mein: A Flavorful Stir-Fried Noodle Dish to Tantalize Your Taste Buds**

Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of beef chow mein, a classic dish that harmoniously blends tender beef, crunchy vegetables, and springy noodles. This stir-fried noodle extravaganza is a symphony of textures and tastes, offering a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors. Whether you prefer the traditional Cantonese-style chow mein or crave a modern twist with added ingredients, this article presents a tantalizing collection of recipes that cater to every palate. From the classic beef chow mein recipe that showcases the essential ingredients to variations that incorporate a symphony of vegetables, sauces, and spices, these recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a flavor-filled adventure with beef chow mein.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF CHOW MEIN



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Progresso® broth provides a simple addition to this ground beef chow mein dinner packed with sprouts, chestnuts, pimientos and mushroom pieces. Perfect if you love Asian cuisine.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups sliced celery
1 can (16 oz) bean sprouts, drained
1 can ( 8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (4 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz. carton)
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
4 cups chow mein noodles or hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • Add celery, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, broth, piementos, soy sauce and ginger; mix well. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, blend cornstarch and water until smooth.
  • Stir cornstarch mixture into beef mixture. Cook until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened. Serve over chow mein noodles. If desired, serve with additional soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 705, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 6 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 1460 mg, Sugar 5 g

GROUND BEEF CHOW MEIN



Ground Beef Chow Mein image

My grandma used to make a fabulous chop suey with pork, but I found this recipe that uses ground beef and has the same flavor. It's quick and tasty, and the leftovers are wonderful. -Ann Nolte, Riverview, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) pimientos, drained and diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the broth, celery, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, pimientos, soy sauce and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 949mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BEEF CHOW MEIN



Beef Chow Mein image

This is a original recipe by Ri Le from a Restaurant here called Ri-Le Vietnamese Family Restaurant. Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 ounces beef sirloin or 2 ounces rump roast, trimmed of all fat and sliced thin
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 teaspoons fish sauce or 4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 cup broccoli floret
1/4 cup thinly sliced carrot
2 small mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced bamboo shoot
4 -5 snow peas, sliced
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup napa cabbage
2 -3 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place sliced beef in a small bowl.
  • Add dash of salt, dash of pepper and 1/2 tsp minced garlic.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, combine next 5 ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat skillet or wok over high heat.
  • Stir-fry beef until cooked throughout.
  • Add next 6 ingredients.
  • Stir and shake pan constantly for 2-3 minutes more until vegetables just start to become aromatic.
  • Blend in fish sauce mixture.
  • Add onion, cabbage and oyster sauce.
  • Continue to stir-fry approximately 1 minute or until crisp tender.
  • Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 1981.3, Carbohydrate 74, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10, Protein 14.6

SPICY BEEF AND BROCCOLI CHOW MEIN



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I just mixed familiar Asian flavors together to make this oh-so-simple dish. Sometimes simplicity makes the best dishes. This is fast dinner to whip up any night to break the normal dish routine.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 4h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chile sauce
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ pound thinly-cut flat iron steaks
1 cup broccoli florets
6 ounces dried chow mein noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
¼ white onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, honey, chile sauce, and black pepper together in a bowl until marinade is smooth. Brush marinade onto steak strips and broccoli, reserving some for the noodles. Refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook chow mein noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion for 3 minutes. Add garlic and beef-broccoli mixture; cook and stir until beef is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add noodles and reserved marinade; toss using tongs and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671.8 calories, Carbohydrate 66.1 g, Cholesterol 163.7 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 2884.6 mg, Sugar 16 g

BEEF & BROCCOLI CHOW MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY



Beef & Broccoli Chow Mein Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: water, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, white pepper, flank steak, salt, cooking oil, chow mein noodle, onion, broccoli floret, sesame oil, scallion

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
salt, to taste
3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
6 oz chow mein noodle, hong kong style pan fried noodles, par cooked according to package instructions
½ cup onion, sliced
1 cup broccoli floret
2 teaspoons sesame oil
scallion, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a 2-cup (480 ml) liquid measuring cup, combine the water, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and white pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, season the steak strips with salt. Pour half of the sauce over the meat and set the rest aside for later. Mix the sauce with the steak, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • In a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then add the par-cooked noodles. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the noodles to crisp, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same wok, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and the marinated beef. Cook the beef for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until slightly crispy. Remove from the wok and set aside.
  • In the same wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and add onion and broccoli. Season with salt, then stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
  • Return the steak to the wok, followed by the crispy noodles and sesame oil. Mix well and pour in the reserved sauce. Toss gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until everything is well-combined. Garnish with sliced scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips for Making the Best Beef Chow Mein:

- **Use high-quality ingredients.** The better the ingredients, the better the chow mein will be. Look for fresh vegetables, tender beef, and a good-quality soy sauce. - **Marinate the beef.** Marinating the beef helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil, or you can get more creative with your flavors. - **Cook the noodles properly.** Chow mein noodles should be cooked until they are al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and unpleasant. - **Use a hot wok.** A hot wok is essential for getting that perfect wok hei, or breath of the wok. Make sure your wok is heated over high heat before you add the noodles and vegetables. - **Add the ingredients in the right order.** The order in which you add the ingredients to the wok is important. Start with the vegetables, then add the beef, and finally add the noodles. This will help to ensure that everything is cooked evenly. - **Don't overcrowd the wok.** If you overcrowd the wok, the ingredients will not cook evenly. Add the ingredients in batches if necessary. - **Season to taste.** Once the chow mein is cooked, season it to taste with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, ginger powder, or chili powder, to taste.

Conclusion:

Beef chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best beef chow mein at home. So next time you're craving Chinese food, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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