beef chow mein

Ingredients For beef chow mein

  • 3/4 lb
    round steak
  • 6 oz
    bamboo shoots, canned
  • 2 c
    egg noodles
  • 1 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 c
    beef stock
  • 1
    egg
  • 3
    green onions
  • 1/2 lb
    bean sprouts
  • 8
    mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • oil

How To Make beef chow mein

  • 1
    Slice beef about 1 inch long 1/2 inch wide and as thin as possible.
  • 2
    Mix the salt, sugar and soy sauce together and mix well, then add the beef and marinate for at least one hour, longer for more flavor.
  • 3
    Wash and slice the mushrooms, including stems.
  • 4
    Slice the bamboo into thin strips; slice the scallions into 1 inch pieces; soak, rinse and drain the bean sprouts.
  • 5
    In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and beef stock together.
  • 6
    Drain the beef reserving the marinade.
  • 7
    Heat the sesame oil and stir fry the beef for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • 8
    Add the cornstarch mixture and remaining marinade, bring to a boil stirring constantly; add the vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
  • 9
    Cook noodles in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes; drain thoroughly.
  • 10
    Deep fry as needed draining on absorbent paper.
  • 11
    Beat the egg adding 1 tablespoon water and pour onto lightly oiled skillet.
  • 12
    Make a small thin omelet and slice into thin strips.
  • 13
    Place cooked noodles on hot dish, top with beef mixture and garnish with the strips of omelet.

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