Best Beef Chow Mein Recipes

BEEF CHOW MEIN

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.

BEST BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook chow mein noodles until soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
• Mix flank steak, teriyaki sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, and 2 cloves garlic together in a small bowl.
• Mix remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup water, chow mein sauce mix, teriyaki glaze, and sriracha sauce in a separate bowl to make sauce.
• Preheat a wok over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons peanut oil. Add steak and onion; cook and stir until beef is brown and onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Pour remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil into the wok. Add carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, and celery; cook and stir until browned, about 3 minutes.
• Return steak and onion mixture to the wok. Add noodles, sauce, bean sprouts, shrimp, bok choy; cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are heated through and shrimp are opaque, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper.

GROUND BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the broth, celery, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, pimientos, soy sauce and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

GROUND BEEF CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook and stir hamburger, celery and onion until hamburger is light brown, then drain.
• Pour water on rice and add salt in greased 2qt casserole.
• Stir in hamburger, soup, mushrooms, sugar, soy sauce and margarine.
• Cover and cook in 350f oven for 30 min; stir.
• Cook uncovered for 30 min longer.
• Stir in noodles, serve immediately.
• Note: Water chestnuts or bamboo shoots may be added if desired.

BEEF & BROCCOLI CHOW MEIN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a 2-cup (480 ml) liquid measuring cup, combine the water, cornstarch, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and white pepper.
• In a medium bowl, season the steak strips with salt. Pour half of the sauce over the meat and set the rest aside for later. Mix the sauce with the steak, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• In a wok or deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then add the par-cooked noodles. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the noodles to crisp, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• In the same wok, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and the marinated beef. Cook the beef for 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, or until slightly crispy. Remove from the wok and set aside.
• In the same wok, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and add onion and broccoli. Season with salt, then stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
• Return the steak to the wok, followed by the crispy noodles and sesame oil. Mix well and pour in the reserved sauce. Toss gently and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until everything is well-combined. Garnish with sliced scallions.
• Enjoy!

GROUND BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through and no pink remains. Stir in celery and bell pepper. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender; drain.
• Stir water chestnuts and teriyaki glaze into beef mixture. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot and bubbly. Remove from heat.
• Stir in coleslaw mix. Serve over noodles.

BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups unsalted water to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart pot, then add noodles, stirring to separate, and cook 15 seconds. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water until noodles are cool, then shake colander briskly to drain excess water.
• Cut steak with the grain into 1 1/2- to 2-inch-wide strips. Cut each strip across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices and put in a medium bowl. Using your hands, toss beef with sugar, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Let beef marinate at room temperature while preparing remaining ingredients.
• Stir together remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a small bowl until smooth, then stir in chicken broth.
• Heat wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within 1 to 2 seconds of contact, then add 1/2 cup peanut oil and heat until just smoking. Carefully add noodles all at once, flattening top to form a 9-inch cake. Cook until underside is golden, 4 to 5 minutes, rotating noodle cake with a metal spatula to brown evenly and lifting edges occasionally to check color. Carefully flip noodle cake over with spatula and tongs, then cook, rotating cake, until other side is golden, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer noodle cake to a large paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Discard any oil remaining in wok and wipe out wok with paper towels.
• Transfer drained noodle cake to a platter and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
• Heat wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within 1 to 2 seconds of contact. Pour 1 tablespoon peanut oil down side of wok, then swirl oil, tilting wok to coat sides. Add beef, spreading pieces in 1 layer on bottom and sides as quickly as possible. Cook, undisturbed, letting beef begin to brown, 1 minute, then stir-fry until meat is just browned on all sides but still pink in center, about 1 minute. Transfer meat and any juices to a plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok over high heat. When oil just begins to smoke, add ginger and garlic and stir-fry 5 seconds, then add scallions and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until softened, about 3 minutes. Add choy sum and stir-fry until leaves are bright green and just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes (if using broccoli, cook until almost crisp-tender). Stir broth mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add beef and stir to coat. Return mixture just to a boil, then pour over noodle cake.
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TOMATO BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Thinly slice beef. Mix marinade and beef together. Set aside.
• Mix sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Cook mein noodles in boiling water for 1-3 minutes. They cook fast. Rinse well with cold water and drain. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil so noodles won't stick together. Heat large nonstick skillet, glaze with oil and pan fry 1/4 of the noodles at a time. Put in very low oven to keep warm.
• Thinly slice onion and pepper set a side.
• Cut tomatoes into 1/2" wide wedges and set aside.
• Heat wok. add 1 tablespoon oil, swirl and add onions and peppers. Stir fry 2 minutes, then turn out of pan.
• Drain marinade off meat.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok, swirl, add meat. After 1 minute, add tomatoes and stir fry w/meat gently.
• Return veggies to pan and add sauce. Cook stirring until it boils and thickens. Sauce needs to be thick enough to glazes the noodles with out drowning them.
• Pour over noodles and enjoy.

SPICY BEEF AND BROCCOLI CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, honey, chile sauce, and black pepper together in a bowl until marinade is smooth. Brush marinade onto steak strips and broccoli, reserving some for the noodles. Refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook chow mein noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain.
• Heat oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion for 3 minutes. Add garlic and beef-broccoli mixture; cook and stir until beef is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add noodles and reserved marinade; toss using tongs and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Place sliced beef in a small bowl.
• Add dash of salt, dash of pepper and 1/2 tsp minced garlic.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• In a small bowl, combine next 5 ingredients.
• Set aside.
• Heat skillet or wok over high heat.
• Stir-fry beef until cooked throughout.
• Add next 6 ingredients.
• Stir and shake pan constantly for 2-3 minutes more until vegetables just start to become aromatic.
• Blend in fish sauce mixture.
• Add onion, cabbage and oyster sauce.
• Continue to stir-fry approximately 1 minute or until crisp tender.
• Serve over hot rice.

GROUND BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Brown and drain ground beef.
• Add celery, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, broth, pimientos, soy sauce and ginger; heat over medium heat and mix well.
• In a small bowl or jar, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
• Stir cornstarch mixture into beef mixture. Cook until it is bubbly and slightly thickened.
• Serve over chow mein noodles or cooked rice.

BEEF CHOW MEIN SKILLET

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.

CROCK POT BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in crock pot except Chinese vegetables, water, and corn starch. Cook on high until simmering.
• Reduce heat and cook covered on medium for 7 hours.
• Add vegetables.
• Mix corn starch with water and stir into mixture until well blended.
• Replace lid and cook on medium another hour.
• Serve over chow mein noodles.

BEEF CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Brown the meat.
• Saute veggies in the butter.
• Mix all together and add the can of soup, water and 1 cup of chow mein noodles.
• Put all in to a casserole dish (a deeper dish works better I have found).
• sprinkle extra noodles on top.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes.
• Serve with rice, delicious!

CURRY TOMATOES BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl mix flank steak, oil, salt, pepper, garlic, ginger and cornstarch and set aside.
• Place tomatoes, onion and pepper into a container and set aside until needed.
• In a mixing bowl mix curry powder, cornstarch, sugar, catsup and water mix to form a roux and set aside.
• Place the noodles into a bowl and fill with warm water for a minute and drain.
• Heat up a large skillet and lightly coat with oil add half of the noodles and pan fry to a golden brown; place into a serving platter and repeat this step with the other half of the noodles. Reheat the skillet and coat with oil and in the beef mixture and sauté for minutes add in the tomatoes mixture and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in the roux and mix well and when the mixture become thick and in the noodles and combine together.

SPICY BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Cut beef into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Mince garlic and parsley stems (and ginger if fresh), coarsely chop parsley leaves, chop celery, scallions and finely slice onion (1 medium/small).
• Drop ramen noddles into boiling water, remove from heat, allow to cool a few minutes then drain. Noodles will not be fully cooked yet.
• Heat frying pan or wok to med high, add 1/2 cup water, seasoning packets, and onion. Cook a couple minutes.
• Add beef pieces, toss so each side is browned.
• Add all other vegetables/flavorings. Add ramen noodles, toss, heat through a couple minutes. Serve in two bowls and top with lime juice.
• 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.

TOMATO BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Boil noodles in water for 2 minutes, rinse and set aside. Slice beef thinly against grain. Combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar. Combine sauce ingredients. Heat the wok or large skillet to 375º or medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, fry the noodles until lightly brown, only turning once, remove noodles and set aside. Add more oil to wok or large skillet stir fry the beef until done, remove and set aside. Add onions and peppers to wok or large skillet, stir fry a few seconds to break onion apart. Add sauce mixture to wok or large skillet, stir until thickened. Add tomato and beef, stir gently to combine. Add the noodles to beef mixture and fluff gently with a fork to combine.

NOBLE HOUSE BEEF TOMATO CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the first four meat ingredients. Add the steak and turn the pieces to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes.
• When ready to cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 1 minute. Drain the noodles. Rinse them under cold water, then drain again.
• Place the noodles in a large bowl. Add the sesame oil and soy sauce, then toss well.
• Heat two 12-inch nonstick skillets briefly over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil to each. When the oil is hot, add half of the noodles to each skillet.
• Cook, stirring often, until the noodles are crispy and lightly browned. Cover the pans and set aside away from the heat.
• Heat a separate nonstick skillet or a large wok over high. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the beef and stir-fry until browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer the steak to a bowl, cover and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Reduce heat to medium-high, then add the onion, celery and bell pepper.
• Saute for 4 minutes, then add the fresh tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and ginger. Stir well. Bring to a boil.
• Stir in the cornstarch mixture a little at a time, then continue cooking until the sauce thickens. Add the beef, then stir in the noodles. Coat and serve immediately.

CROCK POT BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Place first eight ingredients in crockpot.
• Cook 8 to 10 hours on low in crockpot.
• One hour before serving, add Chinese vegetables, cornstarch and water.

BEEF CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Mix together one tablespoon of soy sauce along with the chilli sauce, sate sauce and dry sherry.
• Marinate the beef in this mixture for 60 minutes.
• While you are waiting for the beef to marinate, mix up the ingredients for the oyster sauce.
• 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.
• 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.
• Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat the remaining oil and stir fry the veggies, starting with the onions and celery.
• When done, set aside.
• Put the extra oil in the wok and when hot, add half the meat and fry just until it changes colour.
• Do the rest of the meat in the same way.
• Place the oyster sauce in the pan with all the meat.
• Toss until boiling, add the vegetables and toss again.
• Serve over the egg noodles.