Chowmein/ recipe Guyanese Beef Chowmein

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

chowmein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Season beef with soy sauce, Hawaiian sauce, oyster sauce, and Chinese sauce, then set aside to marinate.

Cook Lamb's chow mein according to package instructions, then strain and add butter, a little chow mein water, and cilantro; set aside.

Preheat wok and add oil, then add marinated beef and fry for about 5-6 minutes until cooked, then remove and set aside.

In the same pan, add more oil, then add sliced onions, celery, ginger, garlic, carrots, and mushrooms; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add tomato paste and bell peppers, stir well and cook for about 4 minutes.

Return the beef to the pan, add a little chow mein water, and season to taste; stir and mix well.

Pour into a serving dish and garnish with cabbage and extra peppers.

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