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
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil noodles in salted water until just tender, 3–4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat until smoking, about 90 seconds.
Step 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.
Step 4
Push beef to the side. Add broccoli to the empty space, sauté for 2 minutes until bright green.
Step 5
Pour in remaining 1 tbsp oil, add drained noodles and minced ginger. Toss until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 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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