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Do you love Chinese takeout but want to make it at home? This Healthy Beef Chow Mein recipe is the perfect combination of flavors and textures – crispy noodles and savory beef in a rich and flavorful sauce. 

Looking for another dish to serve alongside this? Try my Peppered Beef Steak or my Black Pepper Shrimp

With a few simple ingredients and a few steps, you can whip up this delicious dish in about 30 minutes – and it’s sure to make your taste buds sing!

So, get ready to learn how to make this classic Chinese takeout dish from the comfort of your own kitchen!

Chow Mein has been a popular dish around the world for many years. It is a delicious combination of noodles, vegetables, and beef that is sure to satisfy any craving.

In this blog post, we will take a look at the history of this tasty dish, explore its unique ingredients, and provide some tips for making the perfect Beef Chow Mein every time.

If you follow my blog at all you will know that I love to make takeout inspired recipes often. I test and test them to ensure I am coming up with the healthiest and best version for my readers. 

I used to spend a lot of money on takeout, now I just make it at home. Pretty much every other day, depending on how I’m feeling. Asian cuisine has to be one of my favorites, however I do love Indian and other cuisines nearly as much.

What I like about making Chow Mein at home is that I can remove the msgs that are in most takeout dishes, while saving a ton of money cooking them at home.

Once you learn to make this simple chow mein dish, you will be making it more often Guaranteed!

HOW TO MAKE BEEF CHOW MEIN

• Start by boiling the Chow Mein noodles, then strain and set aside. The brand I like to use can be seen below, it is very low in sodium and healthy! You can always use fresh as well!

• Next, fry the Chow Mein noodles in a little bit of vegetable oil. 
• In a separate pan, fry vegetables till soft in beef stock.
• Pour in the sauce and add some sesame seed oil and sauté for a few minutes till everything is combined and hot.
• Serve and enjoy!

The hardest part about making homemade Chow Mein is “chopping those vegetables”.

Once you have that part done, the rest comes together in a snap.

I have experimented with a few Chow Mein recipes over the years and promise you your going to love this one.

If you liked this dish, then stay tuned to this blog as I will be sharing my all time favorite recipe for seafood Chow Mein very soon, which contains fresh calamari and shrimp.

If you liked this recipe? Then you will want to try my other ASIAN inspired recipes below!

• Black Bean Chicken Vegetable Stir Fry
• Chinese Chicken Broccoli Stir-fry
• Black Pepper Shrimp
• Chinese Chicken Broccoli Stir-fry
• Beef Pepper Ramen
• Egg fried Rice
• Vegetable Egg Drop Soup

Notes: This recipe can also be made with just about any meat such as chinese pork, beef or shrimp.  Plus, if you like a little more heat to your dish then feel free to add more red pepper chili flakes or some fresh chili paste. You know make it your own 🙂 

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Healthy Beef Chow Mein recipe

Yield: 4

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Add beef stock to the cooked noodles for more umami flavor

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Ingredients

• 400g Fresh or Dry Chow Mein Noodles
• 350 grams of fast fry sliced beef
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 3 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Fresh Ginger Root
• 3 Green Onions
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 3 cups Green Cabbage
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 2 cups Bok Choy
• 2 tbsp beef Stock, low sodium

Instructions

1. Start by cooking the noodles, to do that pick up a fresh pack of chowmein noodles or dry such as the one you see below. And place them into a large pot of boiling water, cook then on medium - low for 5 minutes till tender.
2. Then strain in a large colander. Wanting a crispy noodle? Simply place 2 tbsp of sesame oil in a large frying pan and sauté those cooked noodles on each side till slightly crispy and browned. Then set aside.
3. Now in a medium bowl add in the cornstarch and 1 tbsp of sesame oil and whisk together till blended.
4. On a large chopping board, slice the beef into thin strips and place into the cornstarch/sesame bowl and mix to coat. Place in the fridge to marinate for approx 30 minutes, 15 minutes if your in a hurry.
5. Meanwhile, make the Authentic Chinese sauce by placing the soya sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, pepper and sugar in a bowl then whisk and set aside.
6. Now, here comes the hardest part "chopping those vegetables". On one cutting board, mince the garlic and ginger. And on the same cutting board peel and dice the carrots into thin strips, along with the bok choy and cabbage.
7. Over medium heat add 1 tbsp of sesame oil to a large pan and toss in marinated chicken. Cook the beef for about 5 minutes till no longer pink, then throw in the minced garlic and minced ginger cook one more minute before removing to set aside.
8. In the same pan add 2 tbsp of beef stock, sliced cabbage, bok choy, green onions and carrots. Sauté till slightly tender about 3 minutes.
9. Add in the cooked noodles and cooked beef. Then pour the "Chinese Sauce" overtop and simmer on medium - low till everything is heated thoroughly. Toss well, serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 955Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 1433mgCarbohydrates: 123gFiber: 11gSugar: 11gProtein: 20g

These calculations are based off Nutritionix

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