Crispy Beef Chow Mein recipe

Crispy Beef Chow Mein

by Anna Middleton (@chefanna)
5.0
From 1 rating
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
40min

A delicious and crispy beef chow mein with a mix of vegetables and flavorful sauces.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 2 1/2cup
    Beef sirloin (cut into thin strips)
  • 1cup
    All purpose flour
  • 3cup
    Egg noodles (cooked al dente)
  • 1cup
    Spring onions (diagonally sliced)
  • 1cup
    Pak choi (diagonally sliced)
  • 1cup
    Carrots (julienne)
  • 2tbsp
    Ginger (minced)
  • 1tsp
    Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2cup
    Oyster sauce
  • 1/2cup
    Light soy sauce
  • 2tbsp
    Dark soy sauce
  • 3tbsp
    Sesame oil
  • 1/2cup
    Honey
  • 2tbsp
    Sesame seeds
  • 3cup
    Vegetable oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

How to make Crispy Beef Chow Mein

  1. Heat the vegetable oil until hot enough for deep frying.

  2. Season the beef strips with a little salt and pepper. Coat the strips with the all-purpose flour, mix well, and ensure they are fully coated. Once the oil is hot, deep fry the coated beef strips in batches until golden brown. Set aside.

    Step 1.1: Season the beef strips with a little salt and pepper
    Step 1.2: Season the beef strips with a little salt and pepper
  3. Heat a wok until smoking hot, add the sesame oil, then add the carrots and stir fry for 1 minute. Add half of the spring onions, then the cooked egg noodles.

    Step 1.1: Heat a wok until smoking hot, add the sesame oil, then add the carrots and stir fry for 1 minute
  4. Add the beef, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and honey. Mix well and stir fry until everything is coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to loosen it up.

  5. Turn off the heat, then add the pak choi and mix through.

  6. Heat a small pan on medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and dry toast until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

    Step 1.1: Heat a small pan on medium heat
  7. Serve the chow mein into bowls, then garnish with some toasted sesame seeds and the rest of the spring onions.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the beef to ensure it becomes crispy.

  2. You can add a little water to the sauce if it becomes too thick.

Reviews

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Recipe by

Anna Middleton

(@chefanna)

I have been a professional South African chef for 18 years, now teaching kids & adults how to cook by using their instincts. I...