Simply Delicious Beef Chow Mein Recipe!

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.

Slice the red pepper into thin julienne strips, using half of the pepper.

Chop P Choy and Kyon into small pieces, ensuring they are not thicker than an inch.

Slice ribeye steak thinly on the diagonal to maximize surface area.

In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with light soy sauce, a tiny bit of sugar, half a teaspoon of sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Mix thoroughly with hands and let marinate for a few minutes.

Soak dry egg noodles in hot boiling water until cooked through, then drain and let them dry off.

Heat a wok until smoking hot and add half a tablespoon of vegetable oil, swirling to coat the base.

Add the chopped vegetables (P Choy, broccoli, and red pepper) to the wok and stir-fry for a few seconds, allowing the heat to build up.

After a few seconds, stir the vegetables, ensuring they retain some crunch. If too smoky, add a tiny bit more oil.

Add bean sprouts to the wok and stir for another 10 seconds before removing the vegetables to a plate or bowl.

Return the wok to heat and add the drained egg noodles, allowing them to char and develop wok hay for about a minute, turning occasionally to check for color.

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