Best Healthy Beef Chow Mein 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

SPICY BEEF CHOW MEIN



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

Provided by urbn_hmstdr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 2 full meals, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2822.9, Fat 259.8, SaturatedFat 107.8, Cholesterol 337.1, Sodium 1849.4, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 15.6, Protein 41.2

BEEF CHOW MEIN



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This is a original recipe by Ri Le from a Restaurant here called Ri-Le Vietnamese Family Restaurant. Prep time includes marinating time.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 ounces beef sirloin or 2 ounces rump roast, trimmed of all fat and sliced thin
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 teaspoons fish sauce or 4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 cup broccoli floret
1/4 cup thinly sliced carrot
2 small mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced bamboo shoot
4 -5 snow peas, sliced
1/4 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
1 cup napa cabbage
2 -3 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 cups hot cooked rice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 1981.3, Carbohydrate 74, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10, Protein 14.6

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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