It’s no secret that I happen to believe I live in the best neighborhood on earth. But a little known fact on the blog is that I also believe I live next to a Chinese restaurant with the best takeout on earth. Let’s just say…they know me there by name.
My order history there would show that I tend to stay loyal to a handful of favorite dishes. Fried rice is a must. Anything moo shoo is always a winner. And egg drop soup is a given. But this winter, I have been rekindling my love for an old favorite I used to love — Beef Chow Fun. It’s a traditional beef and noodles dish tossed with the most delicious stir-fry sauce. And it always hits the spot.
So while I will forever be a fan of ordering it as takeout, this winter I decided it was time to learn how to make my beloved beef chow fun homemade. Join me!
Beef Chow Fun (Beef & Noodle Stir Fry)
Ingredients
Marinated Beef Ingredients:
- 8 ounces flank steak, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Stir-Fry Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Stir-Fry Ingredients:
- 8 ounces uncooked wide rice noodles
- 3 tablespoons oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, thickly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup (about 2 ounces) mung bean sprouts
Instructions
- Marinate the beef. Combine all of the marinated beef ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and toss until the beef is evenly coated. Let the mixture for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare the stir-fry sauce. Meanwhile, whisk together the stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl until combined.
- Prepare the noodles. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain until ready to use.
- Stir-fry the beef. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef in a single layer (you may need to do this in two batches, depending on the size of the pan) and cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes per side until the beef seared and tender. Transfer the beef to a clean plate and set aside.
- Stir-fry the veggies. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
- Combine. Add the green onions, bean sprouts, cooked noodles and cooked beef. Toss until the ingredients are evenly combined. Remove pan from heat. Taste and season with additional soy sauce, if needed.
- Serve. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
This sounds wonderful. Using the rice noodles reminds me of one of my favorite Thai dishes. I will definitely have to try this one.
This is going on my five day meal plan! It looks amazing! Thanks for this.
I love this meal so so much! Chinese or Mexican are always my go-to when I don’t feel like cooking!
It looks pretty much as perfect as can be! You’re my go to girl for fabulous pasta recipes. Meanwhile, let me know when the next house goes on the market in your neighborhood; I’m ready to drop everything and go :)
Rice noodles are so, so good. I made homemade Pad Thai with them the other week and I am hooked. I want to use them in everything… from spaghetti to now Beef Chow Fun. This recipe looks great!
Interesting that many Thai restaurants are replacing PAD THAI with PAD SIEU. This one will make you forget about Pad Thai.
You may also want to try PENANG CURRY which will feature veg with beef or chicken (just like pad Thai) you cabb decide over Rice or Noodles.
It seems as if there’s only a handful of Chinese dishes that I like. I’ll definitely have to keep this one in mind next time I gazing at the takeout menu.
OR I could be a good girl and try it at home. Time will tell. :-)
Looks fabulous!
I cannot tell I lie…I have never even had Beef Chow Fun!
But, I will always eat something that has “fun” in the name. And anything Asian takeout fakeout really.
Can’t wait to try this delicious yummness! Pinned!
Looks amazing! However, ‘chow fun’ stands for fried rice not fried noodles. The word for fried noodles is actually ‘chow mai fun’. I’m from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – so my cantonese is not perfect but this, I know. (A lot of sites get this wrong, especially those not from the asian region)
Tasty! I am intrigued by the slightly sweet taste. Adding it to my list of simple weeknight dinners!
This looks amazing!! Its making me so hungry so early! Pinning