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Beef Chow Fun

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Beef Chow Fun is a Cantonese stir-fry favorite featuring tender marinated beef, wide rice noodles, bean sprouts, and green onions in a smoky, savory sauce. This restaurant-style noodle dish is packed with umami flavor and easy to make at home in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • For the Beef Marinade:
  • 8 oz flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • For the Stir-Fry:
  • 10–12 oz wide rice noodles (fresh or soaked if dried)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  3. Prepare noodles by soaking dried ones per instructions or gently separating fresh noodles.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Sear marinated beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté garlic briefly, then add noodles. Stir-fry until slightly charred.
  6. Return beef to the pan. Pour in sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Add bean sprouts and green onions. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes more. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use fresh wide rice noodles for authentic texture.
  • Make gluten-free by using tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce.
  • Handle noodles gently to prevent tearing.
  • Use a wok for best heat control; a skillet works if needed.
  • Add chili oil or a dash of white pepper for extra kick.

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