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Beef Chow Mein

Name: Beef Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak (trimmed and sliced against the grain to 1/4-inch strips); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (I prefer lite or reduced sodium); 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine ((wondering if you can substitute? Read the FAQs)); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 12 ounces chow mein noodles (wheat based noodles, or use ramen noodles from a packet of ramen soup, do not use egg noodles); 2 tablespoons oyster sauce ((wondering if you can substitute? Read the FAQs)); 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional and to taste); 1/2 teaspoon pepper (optional and to taste); 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil ((sesame oil can also be used, but it's much more flavorful and intense)); 1 cup matchstick carrots; 1 medium bok choy ((or 2 smaller, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch wide segments)); 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and sliced into thin strips (or your favorite color)); 2 to 4 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely grated (or 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger)); 5 Thai peppers (kept whole (Can't find them? Use another type of small pepper or chile, as desired)); 1 cup bean sprouts; 3 green onions (trimmed and sliced into thin rounds); 1 to 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (or to taste)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING25M COOK

CAL 37%·PRO 74%

CARBS 73G39% OF CAL

10G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC55G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 35G43% OF CAL

11G SAT25G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A quick stir-fried noodle dish with tender beef, vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. The crispy noodles and tender vegetables make this a satisfying weeknight dinner that rivals takeout.

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Ingredients

serves 4

1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak (trimmed and sliced against the grain to 1/4-inch strips)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (I prefer lite or reduced sodium)
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine ((wondering if you can substitute? Read the FAQs))
1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 ounces chow mein noodles (wheat based noodles, or use ramen noodles from a packet of ramen soup, do not use egg noodles)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce ((wondering if you can substitute? Read the FAQs))
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional and to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (optional and to taste)
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil ((sesame oil can also be used, but it's much more flavorful and intense))
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 medium bok choy ((or 2 smaller, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch wide segments))
1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and sliced into thin strips (or your favorite color))
2 to 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (finely grated (or 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger))
5 Thai peppers (kept whole (Can't find them? Use another type of small pepper or chile, as desired))
1 cup bean sprouts
3 green onions (trimmed and sliced into thin rounds)
1 to 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (or to taste)

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 25M

CAL 37%·PRO 74%

CARBS 73G39% OF CAL

10G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC55G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 35G43% OF CAL

11G SAT25G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 15m
Cook: 10m
Sodium: 1370mg
Total sugar: 8g
Added sugar: ≥2g

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 930mg
Calcium: 96mg
Iron: 9mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 15M
SODIUM: 1370MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Beef Chow Mein

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Ingredients

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