20-Min Beef & Shrimp Chow Mein
Crispy noodles, tender beef and shrimp, snappy vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce. One skillet, under 20 minutes—this is weeknight dinner that tastes like takeout.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 4 oz crispy chow mein noodles (or ramen, crisped)
- 6 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 4 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering, ~1 minute.
- 2
Add beef slices in a single layer, sear without stirring 90 seconds per side until edges brown. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add shrimp to the same skillet, cook 90 seconds per side until pink and firm. Return beef to the pan.
- 4
Add bell pepper and broccoli, stir-fry 3 minutes until vegetables soften but stay snappy.
- 5
Add crispy noodles, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together for 2 minutes until coated and heated through.
- 6
Serve hot straight from the skillet or divide between bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- wooden spoon or spatula
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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