Description
This Beef and Bok Choy Chow Mein is a quick, flavor-packed stir-fry that brings takeout vibes straight to your kitchen. Tender strips of marinated beef, crisp bok choy, and bouncy chow mein noodles are tossed together in a savory sauce for a satisfying weeknight dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz chow mein noodles
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
- 4 cups bok choy, chopped (leaves and tender stems)
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish, optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Additional soy sauce, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the chow mein noodles according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain, rinse briefly with cold water to stop the cooking, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Toss until the beef is evenly coated and let marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, or until browned and just cooked through. Transfer the beef to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Add the chopped bok choy, sliced bell pepper, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the bok choy stems are just turning tender.
- Return the cooked beef (and any juices) to the skillet. Add the cooked chow mein noodles. Toss everything together with tongs or chopsticks, stir-frying for another 2–3 minutes until the noodles are heated through and coated in the pan juices.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of extra soy sauce if desired. Stir in the chopped green onions, remove from heat, and serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions if you like.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain so it stays tender and cooks quickly.
- Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking; stir-fries move fast once the pan is hot.
- Adjust the soy sauce and oyster sauce to taste, especially if you’re using low-sodium or regular versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g (approx.)
- Sodium: 950 mg (approx.)
- Fat: 18 g (approx.)
- Saturated Fat: 4 g (approx.)
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g (approx.)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g (approx.)
- Fiber: 4 g (approx.)
- Protein: 26 g (approx.)
- Cholesterol: 70 mg (approx.)
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