Original Aussie Beef Chow Mein Recipe from the 70's

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

chow mein noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs, while spaghetti is a budget-friendly alternative.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar sweetness without shellfish.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of sesame oil.

Dice the large onion.

Light the stove to medium low heat and add a tablespoon of oil to fry the onions.

Sauté the onions for a few minutes until they are a little bit softer.

Dice three sticks of celery and set aside.

Shred a quarter of a cabbage and set aside for later.

Add a teaspoon of garlic to the sautéing onions.

Add 500 grams of minced beef to the pan with the onions and garlic, and brown the beef for a few minutes.

Add the diced celery, one tablespoon of curry powder, one teaspoon of sugar, two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and two tablespoons of soy sauce to the pan.

Add a packet of chicken noodle soup, the tin of green beans, and two tablespoons of white rice.

Add two cups of water and stir everything together.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, checking halfway to ensure it’s not sticking.

After 15 minutes, add the cabbage and stir, then cover and cook for another 10 minutes.

Stir the chow mein before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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