Takeaway-Style Beef Steak Chow Mein at Home in 20 Minutes

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork tenderloin

Chicken breast reduces calories while still providing protein.

chow mein noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is more affordable.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce offers a similar flavor profile with fewer calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola is more budget-friendly.

Make a marinade for the beef using soy sauce and Chinese cooking wine (or dry cherry) and mix it through. Set aside for about 15 minutes.

Prepare the sauce by mixing water, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Set aside for later use.

Heat the wok on the highest temperature and add vegetable oil.

Add the marinated beef to the wok and fry until it gets nice color, about 3 to 5 minutes, ensuring it's cooked all the way through with some charred bits. Set aside.

Turn the heat down slightly and add sliced bell pepper and onion to the wok, cooking until they start to soften.

Add equal measures of minced garlic and ginger to the wok and stir for an additional 30 seconds.

Return the beef and any juices back to the pan along with 100 grams of bean sprouts and chopped spring onions. Stir for about a minute.

Add in the cooked chow mein noodles and the prepared sauce, mixing everything together until combined and glossy.

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