BEEF CHOW MEIN

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I used to cook a lot of Chinese meals. This is a recipe that I used to make often for my family. It was one of their favorites.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lb rump roast, trimmed
3 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
3 1/2 Tbsp sherry
1 Tbsp satay sauce
3 stalk(s) celery
2 medium yellow onions
4 oz mushrooms
1 large red bell pepper
4 oz bean sprouts
12 oz chinese egg noodles
4 Tbsp vegetable oil
3/4 c water
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
2 tsp chicken bouillon granules

Steps:

  • 1. Remove and discard fat from meat. Cut meat across the grain into thin slices. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sherry, and the satay sauce in plastic bag. Mix together. Mix in meat. Let stand 1 hour.
  • 2. Cut celery into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Peel onions, cut into wedges and separate layers. Clean and slice mushrooms. Remove seeds from pepper and cut pepper into thin strips. Rinse sprouts and drain.
  • 3. Cook noodles until tender according to package directions. Drain well. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok over medium-high heat. Add noodles and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Stir-fry until noodles are light brown, 2 minutes. Place noodles on serving plate. Keep warm.
  • 4. Blend water, cornstarch, oyster sauce, bouillon, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons sherry and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • 5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok. Stir-fry onions in oil 1 minute. Add celery, mushrooms, pepper, and sprouts. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from wok.
  • 6. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over high heat. Add meat and stir-fry until meat is brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in water mixture. Cover and cook 3 minutes.
  • 7. Return vegetables to wok. Cook and stir until hot throughout, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon mixture over noodles.

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