Best Beef Chow Mein Skillet Recipes

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BEEF CHOW MEIN



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THIS IS my basic recipe for stir-fry. I've tried others but always come back to this one. I have also substituted chicken and chicken broth for the beef and beef broth and found it just as good. -Margery Bryan, Royal City, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups assorted fresh vegetables
1/3 cup beef broth
Chow mein noodles or hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Add beef; toss to coat. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in oil until no longer pink; remove and keep warm. , Reduce heat to medium. Add vegetables and broth; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Return beef to the pan; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with chow mein noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF CHOW MEIN SKILLET



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When her family craves an Asian-style meal, LaVonne Hegland of St. Michael, Minnesota pulls out this easy one-dish recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups chopped celery
1 package (8 ounces) fresh mushrooms, quartered
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice
1 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the celery, mushrooms, water, water chestnuts, soy sauce, brown sugar, bouillon granules, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired. Top with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF CHOW MEIN



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Make and share this Beef Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Meat

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 lb bottom round steak
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
8 mushrooms (Fresh)
1/2 lb bean sprouts
6 ounces bamboo shoots (can)
3 green onions (scallions)
1 egg
2 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cups egg noodles, dried
to taste deep frying oil

Steps:

  • Slice beef about 1 inch long 1/2 inch wide and as thin as possible. Mix the salt, sugar and soy sauce together and mix well, then ad the beef and marinate for at least one hour, longer for more flavor.
  • Wash and slice the mushrooms, including stems.
  • Slice the bamboo into thin strips; slice the scallions into 1 inch pieces; soak, rinse and drain the bean sprouts.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and beef stock together.
  • Drain the beef reserving the marinade. Heat the sesame oil and stir fry the beef for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Ad the cornstarch mixture and remaining marinade, bring to a boil stirring constantly; ad the vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes longe r.
  • Cook noodles in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes; drain thoroughly.
  • Deep fry as needed draining on absorbent paper.
  • Beat the egg adding 1 tablespoon water and pour onto lightly oiled skillet. Make a small thin omelet and slice into thin strips.
  • Place cooked noodles on hot dish, top with beef mixture and garnish with the strips of omelet. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 1357.6, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 27.9

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