Beef Chow Fun

4.86 from 7 votes

Bursting with layers of delicious umami, Beef Chow Fun is a popular Chinese favorite that you can make in under 30 minutes! Made with flavorful marinated beef, bean sprouts, and green onions all tossed together with tender wide rice noodles and an incredible sweet soy and sesame sauce! Put down the phone, you can make takeout at home!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Keyword: beef chow fun, chow fun

Servings:

Calories: 770kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

COOKLOVER Nonstick 12.6 inch Black Wok with Lid and Spatula

Ingredients

Beef and Marinade

8 ounces beef steak such as ribeye, sirloin or flank, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking soda

Sauce

3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Stir Fry Noodles

12 ounces wide rice noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion cut in half then in slices
3 cloves garlic sliced
1 inch ginger piece chopped
1 cup bean sprouts
3 green onions cut in 2 inch pieces

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Instructions

In a medium bowl add all the beef and marinade ingredients and toss well. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
Add the rice noodles to a large bowl and pour about 4 cups of boiling water over them. Allow the noodles to soak for 10 to 15 minutes, then drain.
Meanwhile, add all the sauce ingredients to another bowl and whisk well.
Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the marinated beef to the wok and arrange in a single layer. Sear for 2 minutes before stirring the beef and continue so sear for another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the beef to a plate.
In the same wok add another tablespoon of vegetable oil if needed. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add the soaked noodles to the wok and the prepared sauce. Toss everything together well.
Add the beef back to wok, along with the bean sprouts and green onions. Toss well and stir fry for 2 more minutes until the noodles are cooked through. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Fully marinate the beef. Give the meat the full 15 minutes in the marinade to soak up flavor and tenderize. The ingredients need this time to properly do their job.
Don’t overcook the ingredients. It’s important to quickly cook all the ingredients at a high heat. The beef really only needs about 4 minutes and the aromatics just 30 seconds.
No wok required. If you don't own a wok, don't worry! Just use a large skillet instead with a surface big enough to properly stir fry all the ingredients and toss them together.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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