Chinese Takeout Beef Chow Mein

I love eating Chinese takeaways. They are just savory, salty, and delicious. If you are like me who likes umami flavors, Cook! Stacey Cook‘s Chinese takeout beef chow mein recipe is for you. You can find this dish in most Chinese restaurants, but making it at home from scratch is so much better. Trust me, you will be surprised by the flavors of this dish when you try it. If you have already tried one before, I am sure you can tell the difference from the homemade version.

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You might get intimated by the amount of ingredients of ingredients in this recipe, but most of them are probably already in your pantry. You can also find most of them in the Asian section of your grocery. It is definitely worth the try. It is super easy to prepare, and you only need one pan. If you want to try other Chinese recipes, check this Chinese Takeout Egg Rolls

Easy Chinese Takeout Beef Chow Mein Ingredients

• 16 oz fresh chow mein noodles
• 4 stalks of green onions (sliced)
• 5.3 oz of bean sprouts
• 5.3 oz of onion (sliced)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of oil
• 1/8 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of rice wine
• 1 teaspoon of chow mein sauce

For the beef marinade

• 7 oz beef (cut thinly)
• 3/4 teaspoon of soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoon of oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 tablespoon of corn starch
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 1 tablespoon of oil

For beef stir fry

• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons of rice wine
• 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of water

Chow mein sauce ingredients

• 2 tablespoons  of dark soy sauce
• 3/4 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
• 6.7 oz of unsalted chicken broth or water

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How to Make Beef Chow Mein

Step 1:

Add the beef in a bowl, followed by 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water. Mix until well combined. Add 1 tablespoon oil and toss again.

Step 2:

Make the chow mein sauce. In another small bowl, add 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 3/4 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.

Step 3:

Cook the chow mein noodles based on package instructions. Drain then mix a little bit of oil.

Step 4:

Place a pan over medium high heat and add some oil. Once hot, add the onion , white part of the green onion and bean sprouts. Toss for a few seconds and season with salt and sugar. Add the rice wine and mix until it cooks off. Mix in 1 teaspoon of the chow mein sauce, then set aside.

Step 5:

Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of oil into the same pan, then add the marinated beef and minced garlic. Cook until lightly brown. Flip them over, then add some rice wine. Stir until the rice wine cooks off. Mix in the dark soy sauce. Keep stirring until the color is even, then add the water. Once it thickens, transfer to a bowl.

Step 6:

In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and pan fry the noodles. Toss them around for a minute. Stir in half of the sauce. Once well incorporated, mix in the remaining sauce. Add the chicken broth or water, then place the lid. Cook until the noodles soak up most of the liquid. Stir occasionally.

Step 7:

Bring back the beef and vegetables including the green part of green onions. Toss everything to mix.

Chinese Takeout Beef Chow Mein