Quick Beef Chow Mein recipe
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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Total Servings: 4 people
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 per Serve
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g
NUTRITION NOTE
Nutrition information should be used as a guide only
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