Easy Beef Chow Mein Recipe

Beef Chow Mein is a classic Cantonese stir-fry with tender beef, wide rice noodles, and crisp bean sprouts tossed in a savory soy sauce. It's a quick, satisfying dish with smoky "wok hei" flavor, perfect for a fast and flavorful dinner.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Easy Beef Chow Mein Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Servings:

Ingredients

8 ounces beef sirloin thinly sliced
2 tablespoon soy sauce divided
11 ounces fresh wide rice noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves minced
1 bunch green onions cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Beef
In a bowl, toss sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a pinch of black pepper. Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 2: Prepare the Noodles
Cook rice noodles like instructed from the package. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
If using refrigerated noodles, warm them slightly to loosen.
Step 3: Stir-Fry the Beef
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry quickly until just browned (about 2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Step 4: Cook the Aromatics & Noodles
In the same pan, add minced garlic and green onions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the rice noodles, remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Toss gently to coat the noodles.
Step 5: Finish the Dish
Return the beef to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for 1–2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6: Serve
Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Taste & Texture
• Savory, smoky, and rich with tender beef and chewy rice noodles.
• Bean sprouts add a fresh, crisp bite, and the sauces bring deep umami flavor.

Cooking Tips
• Use high heat and a large pan to achieve the signature "wok hei" (smoky flavor).
• Don’t over-stir the noodles to avoid breaking them.
• Prep all ingredients before cooking, as stir-frying goes quickly!

Storage & Freezing
• Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Freezing: Not recommended, as the noodles may turn mushy when thawed.

Reheating
• Reheat in a hot pan with a splash of water or oil to revive the noodles.
• Microwave on medium heat if needed, but stir halfway for even warming.