Spicy Beef Chow Mein Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles; 1 1/2 lbs beef (any lean cut); 4 scallions (if your garlic or onion grew a green top in storage use this); 1 cup slivered onion; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 6 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped incl. minced stems; 1 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 -2 tablespoon honey or 1 -2 tablespoon sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon sesame oil (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional); 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional) or 2 teaspoons white vinegar (optional); 2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 lime wedges

Servings: persons

2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
1 1/2 lbs beef (any lean cut)
4 scallions (if your garlic or onion grew a green top in storage use this)
1 cup slivered onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped incl. minced stems
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 -2 tablespoon honey or 1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1 -2 tablespoon sesame oil (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional) or 2 teaspoons white vinegar (optional)
2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 lime wedges

1
Cut beef into 1/2 inch pieces.
2
Mince garlic and parsley stems (and ginger if fresh), coarsely chop parsley leaves, chop celery, scallions and finely slice onion (1 medium/small).
3
Drop ramen noddles into boiling water, remove from heat, allow to cool a few minutes then drain. Noodles will not be fully cooked yet.
4
Heat frying pan or wok to med high, add 1/2 cup water, seasoning packets, and onion. Cook a couple minutes.
5
Add beef pieces, toss so each side is browned.
6
Add all other vegetables/flavorings. Add ramen noodles, toss, heat through a couple minutes. Serve in two bowls and top with lime juice.
7
My DH who does not in general like Asian food and is more meat-and-potatoes complimented me on this. I whipped it up late at night for a flavorful, nutritious meal that was not fast food.

1203

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles, 1 1/2 lbs beef (any lean cut), 4 scallions (if your garlic or onion grew a green top in storage use this), 1 cup slivered onion, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef Chow Mein falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Spicy Beef Chow Mein

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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