20-Min Beef Chow Mein
Crispy chow mein noodles tossed with tender seared beef, bell peppers, and a glossy soy-ginger sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, one skillet, all the wok-style flavor without the fuss.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef flank steak or sirloin
- 6 oz chow mein noodles (fresh or crispy)
- 1 medium bell pepper (red or yellow)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef dry and slice thinly against the grain, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
- 3
Add beef in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2 minutes until browned, then flip and cook 90 seconds more. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add 1 tbsp oil to the same skillet, then stir-fry diced bell pepper for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- 5
Add ginger and garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add noodles and soy sauce. Toss constantly for 2 minutes.
- 6
Return beef to the skillet, toss everything together for 30 seconds until heated through. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
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