Beef Chow Mein Recipe

Name: Beef Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 g thick rump steak, cut into thin strips; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili sauce; 1 tablespoon satay sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 250 g egg noodles; 2 tablespoons oil; 125 g small mushrooms, sliced; 125 g bean sprouts; 1 red pepper, sliced; 3 stalks celery, sliced; 2 onions, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons extra oil; Oyster Sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 teaspoons cornflour; 3/4 cup water; 2 chicken stock cubes; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Servings: persons

750 g thick rump steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon satay sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
250 g egg noodles
2 tablespoons oil
125 g small mushrooms, sliced
125 g bean sprouts
1 red pepper, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 onions, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons extra oil
Oyster Sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 teaspoons cornflour
3/4 cup water
2 chicken stock cubes
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce

1
Mix together one tablespoon of soy sauce along with the chilli sauce, sate sauce and dry sherry.
2
Marinate the beef in this mixture for 60 minutes.
3
While you are waiting for the beef to marinate, mix up the ingredients for the oyster sauce.
4
When the beef is nearly done marinating, add the egg noodles to a large quantity of boiling water and cook for five minutes or until tender.
5
Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a wok along with the rest of the soy sauce and fry the drained noodles for two minutes.
6
Set aside and keep warm.
7
Heat the remaining oil and stir fry the veggies, starting with the onions and celery.
8
When done, set aside.
9
Put the extra oil in the wok and when hot, add half the meat and fry just until it changes colour.
10
Do the rest of the meat in the same way.
11
Place the oyster sauce in the pan with all the meat.
12
Toss until boiling, add the vegetables and toss again.
13
Serve over the egg noodles.

945

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 g thick rump steak, cut into thin strips, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon chili sauce, 1 tablespoon satay sauce, and more.

Yes, Beef Chow Mein falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Chow Mein

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Variations & substitutions

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