Ground Beef Chow Mein
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful Ground Beef Chow Mein recipe! Featuring tender chow mein noodles, savory ground beef, and a medley of crisp vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts, this dish strikes the perfect balance between hearty and fresh. A rich sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce ties everything together, while a hint of sesame oil adds a nutty aroma. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan meal delivers restaurant-quality flavor in the comfort of your home. Perfect for busy families or meal prepping, it’s an easy stir-fry that’s sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz chow mein noodles
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large carrot
- 2 cups green cabbage
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the chow mein noodles and cook according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat, if necessary, and transfer the cooked beef to a plate.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the sliced onion and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the shredded cabbage and bean sprouts to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables. Sprinkle in the white pepper, if using.
Add the cooked chow mein noodles to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the top. Toss everything together until the noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1310 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 669 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
