Name: Beef Chow Mein (Chinese - Main Course )
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: Soft egg noodles - 300g (300g); Beef - 400g (400g); Red pepper - 1 (1); Onion - 1 (1); Carrot - 1 (1); Garlic - 3 cloves (3 cloves); Soy sauce - 4 tbsp (4 tbsp); Oyster sauce - 2 tbsp (2 tbsp); Sesame oil - 2 tbsp (2 tbsp); Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp (2 tbsp)

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Beef Chow Mein (Chinese - Main Course) Recipe

Soft egg noodles stir-fried with thinly sliced beef, a variety of vegetables, and a savory sauce. It's a classic and satisfying Chinese noodle dish.

Ingredients:

Soft egg noodles - 10.5 oz (300g)
Beef - 14 oz (400g)
Red pepper - 1
Onion - 1
Carrot - 1
Garlic - 3 cloves
Soy sauce - 4 tbsp
Oyster sauce - 2 tbsp
Sesame oil - 2 tbsp
Vegetable oil - 2 tbsp

Instructions

Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Drizzle with 1 tbsp of sesame oil before serving.
Slice the beef into thin strips and marinate with 2 tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tbsp of sesame oil for 30 minutes.
Prepare the vegetables by slicing the red pepper, onion, and carrot into thin strips, and mincing the garlic.
Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
Add another 1 tbsp of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add the sliced vegetables to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until they are cooked to your liking.
Add the cooked egg noodles and the oyster sauce to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
Return the beef to the wok, add 2 tbsp of soy sauce, and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.

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