Quick beef chow mein

This tasty beef chow mein is one of the most popular recipes in my High Protein recipe pack.

So I decided to add it to the first recipe pack of the Online Healthy Recipe Club when we launched in March 2022.

Quick and easy to make if you follow the recipe “as is” and a well-balanced, healthy option too.

Quick chow mein close up with chopsticks

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Tips for making this quick beef chow mein

Besides being quick to make, the great thing about stir-fries in general is they’re an easy way to get a good hit of vegetables. And depending on the quantity you make, there’s usually leftovers for the freezer. Or for lunch the next day.

This recipe uses eye fillet or porterhouse steak, also known as beef tenderloin in the US. Often I just grab a pack of pre-prepared stir-fry steak to save time and the hassle of dicing it myself.

I like to make my recipes as versatile as I can. Let’s face it, it’s boring eating exactly the same things over and over again.

Here are a few ideas for adapting this chow mein:

Use beef mince for a more budget-friendly meal.

Add even more veggies. Grated or finely diced carrot goes well. So does broccoli if you want some extra greens.

Swap out the noodles for rice, basmati’s my favourite. Make batches of rice to keep on hand in the freezer. This is a simple meal-prep tip that makes a big difference on busy weekdays.

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Quick chow mein in a bowl with chopsticks on the side

Quick beef chow mein

This quick beef chow mein is an easy stir-fry for those busy days when you want a well-balanced, healthy meal that's quick to prepare.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: beef chow mein, stir-fry

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Wendy, Wendy's Way to Health

Ingredients

300 g egg noodles
500 g steak, sliced into strips
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 clove garlic, diced
1 tsp ginger, diced
1 leek, mostly white parts, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
5-6 mushrooms, chopped
6 tbsp soy sauce, mixed with a little water
salt & pepper, to season
4 tbsp spring onions, finely diced

Instructions

Prepare the noodles according to the instructions on the packet.
Cut the beef into thin strips.
Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the garlic & ginger and sauté for a minute or two.
Add the beef and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Next, add the chopped leek, pepper & mushrooms, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Finally, add the cooked noodles to the pan, and season with salt & pepper. Pour in the soy sauce & water mixture; stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
Divide into serving dishes and garnish with the spring onion.

Notes

buy stir-fry beef strips to save time
use beef mince for a budget-friendly meal
add extra veggies like grated or finely diced carrot. Add broccoli or green beans for an extra serving of greens.
swap out the noodles for rice, like basmati.
Make batches of rice to keep on hand in the freezer. This is a simple meal-prep tip that makes a big difference on busy weekdays.