MINNESOTA CLASSIC BEEF CHOW MEIN

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hoisin sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweetness and umami flavor.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles are often less expensive and gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is a more economical option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective substitute for frying.

Cut celery on a bias and measure approximately 4 cups.

Julienne half a yellow onion into small pieces.

Measure out 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.

Mix together 2 cups of water, 4 teaspoons of beef concentrate, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of MSG, 4 tablespoons of corn starch, and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper in a bowl.

Bring water to a boil in a wok pan on high temperature.

Blanch the celery in boiling water until tender, approximately 10 minutes, then drain.

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in the same pan and add the drained ground beef, breaking it up with a whisk.

Brown the beef until cooked through, then drain excess fat.

Add the remaining half of the yellow onion and 2 teaspoons of minced garlic to the pan with the remaining beef fat and sauté until onions are clear.

Add the blanched celery to the pan and toss with the onions and beef.

Pour the prepared magic sauce into the pan and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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