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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.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian
Keyword
beef chow mein, stir-fry
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Calories
325
kcal
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.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
bowl
|
Calories:
325
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
33
g
|
Protein:
28
g
|
Fat:
10
g