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20-Min Beef Chow Mein with Crispy Noodles

Tender beef and crispy chow mein noodles tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce with broccoli. Ready in under 20 minutes, one skillet, zero stress.

Total time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
32g
20-Min Beef Chow Mein with Crispy Noodles
quicksatisfyingchinesebeefcrispytenderchewyweeknight

Ingredients

  • ½ lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz fresh chow mein noodles
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil noodles in salted water until just tender, 3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking, about 90 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add beef in a single layer. Let it sear undisturbed for 90 seconds, then flip and cook 60 seconds more until edges are brown.

  4. 4

    Push beef to the side. Add broccoli to the empty space, sauté for 2 minutes until bright green.

  5. 5

    Pour in remaining 1 tbsp oil, add drained noodles and minced ginger. Toss until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Drizzle soy sauce over everything. Toss until noodles are glossy and heated through, 60 seconds. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • pot for boiling
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon

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