Jun 09 2026

Beef Chow Mein. Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Make Beef Chow Mein. Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Noodles

Beef and Marinade

Sauce

For Cooking

Method

Prepare the Noodles

  1. 1

    Cook the Noodles

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chow mein noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Marinate the Beef

  1. 2

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Add the sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Prepare the Vegetables

  1. 3

    Chop the Vegetables

    Slice the bell pepper, julienne the carrot, chop the green onions, and mince the garlic and ginger. Set aside.

Make the Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.

Stir-Fry the Ingredients

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large wok or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Cook the Beef

    Add the marinated beef to the hot pan and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. 7

    Stir-Fry the Vegetables

    In the same pan, add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

  4. 8

    Combine Everything

    Add the cooked noodles, bean sprouts, and beef back to the pan. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serve

  1. 9

    Plate the Chow Mein

    Serve the beef chow mein hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

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