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Beef Chow Mein

This is a original recipe by Ri Le from a Restaurant here called Ri-Le Vietnamese Family Restaurant. Prep time includes marinating time.

5.0 · 3 reviewsRecipe card by GingerbearEditorial by recipesvibrant · Updated October 20, 2026
Lunch/SnacksSoy/TofuBeansVegetableMeatAsian
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Total time

200 min

Servings

2

Calories

414.9

Category

Dinner & Mains

This Beef Chow Mein recipe is a quick and flavorful one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights. With tender marinated beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory fish sauce blend, it delivers authentic Asian stir-fry taste in under 20 minutes of active cooking.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

  • 2 beef sirloin
  • 1 rump roast
  • 1 salt
  • 1/2 pepper
  • 2 1/2 garlic
  • 1 sugar
  • 1/4 black pepper
  • 1 garlic
  • 4 fish sauce
  • 1 soy sauce
  • 1/4 broccoli floret
  • 2 carrot
  • 1/4 mushrooms
  • 4 -5 bamboo shoot
  • 1/4 snow peas
  • 1/2 celery
  • 1 onion
  • 2 -3 napa cabbage
  • 2 oyster sauce
  • cooked rice

Method

  1. Place sliced beef in a small bowl.

  2. Add dash of salt, dash of pepper and 1/2 tsp minced garlic.

  3. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

  4. In a small bowl, combine next 5 ingredients.

  5. Set aside.

  6. Heat skillet or wok over high heat.

  7. Stir-fry beef until cooked throughout.

  8. Add next 6 ingredients.

  9. Stir and shake pan constantly for 2-3 minutes more until vegetables just start to become aromatic.

  10. Blend in fish sauce mixture.

  11. Add onion, cabbage and oyster sauce.

  12. Continue to stir-fry approximately 1 minute or until crisp tender.

  13. Serve over hot rice.

Cook's notes

  • Marinate the beef for at least 2 hours to enhance tenderness and flavor.
  • Use high heat and keep ingredients moving for perfect stir-fry texture.
  • Prep all vegetables before cooking, as the stir-fry process is very fast.

Easy swaps

  • Instead of beef sirloin, use chicken breast or flank steak
  • Instead of fish sauce, use soy sauce plus a splash of lime juice
  • Instead of bamboo shoots, use water chestnuts or bell peppers

Frequently asked

Can I use pre-cooked noodles instead of rice?

Yes, this recipe works well with chow mein noodles or lo mein. Cook noodles separately and toss them in during the last minute.

Is it possible to make this dish vegetarian?

Absolutely. Replace beef with firm tofu or tempeh, and use mushroom-based fish sauce alternative.

What if I don't have a wok?

A large skillet or cast-iron pan works fine. Just ensure it is very hot before adding ingredients.

How can I reduce the spiciness?

Omit or reduce the black pepper and any chili flakes. The recipe as written has a mild kick.

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