Steak Bite Chow Mein
Steak Bite Chow Mein
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites
- 2 pounds sirloin beef, cubed
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, for searing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
For the Chow Mein Sauce
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, or rice vinegar/mirin
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG, optional, labeled as "Flavor Enhancer"
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Noodles & Vegetables
- 12 ounces Wel-Pac Chow Mein Stir-Fry Noodles
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, for stir-frying
Instructions
- 1
Cut the sirloin beef into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch pieces. Place the beef cubes in a large bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Season the beef cubes with onion powder, garlic powder, MSG, black pepper, red chili flakes, cornstarch, and dark soy sauce. Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until the beef is well coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Once shimmering, add the marinated beef cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear the beef on all sides until nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
In a separate container (such as a plastic cup or small bowl), combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine (or alternative), MSG (if using), black pepper, minced garlic, minced ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Mix or shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Wel-Pac Chow Mein Stir-Fry Noodles and cook according to the package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes. Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and rinse them with cold water to prevent sticking and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 212
- 6
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in the same wok or a clean large skillet over high heat. Add the chopped onions and chopped celery to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Add the chopped cabbage to the wok and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Add the remaining minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Add the cooked and rinsed chow mein noodles to the wok with the stir-fried vegetables. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together using tongs or spatulas until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Return the seared steak bites to the wok. Toss again gently to combine the steak with the noodles and vegetables. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat the steak through and allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min
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Steak Bite Chow Mein
Ingredients
For the Steak Bites
- 2 pounds sirloin beef, cubed
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, for searing
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
For the Chow Mein Sauce
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, or rice vinegar/mirin
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG, optional, labeled as "Flavor Enhancer"
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Noodles & Vegetables
- 12 ounces Wel-Pac Chow Mein Stir-Fry Noodles
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil, for stir-frying
Instructions
- 1
Cut the sirloin beef into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1-inch pieces. Place the beef cubes in a large bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Season the beef cubes with onion powder, garlic powder, MSG, black pepper, red chili flakes, cornstarch, and dark soy sauce. Mix all ingredients thoroughly by hand until the beef is well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over high heat. Once shimmering, add the marinated beef cubes in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Sear the beef on all sides until nicely browned and cooked to your desired doneness, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
In a separate container (such as a plastic cup or small bowl), combine the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine (or alternative), MSG (if using), black pepper, minced garlic, minced ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Mix or shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the Wel-Pac Chow Mein Stir-Fry Noodles and cook according to the package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes. Drain the cooked noodles thoroughly and rinse them with cold water to prevent sticking and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 212 - 6
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in the same wok or a clean large skillet over high heat. Add the chopped onions and chopped celery to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Add the chopped cabbage to the wok and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Add the remaining minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Add the cooked and rinsed chow mein noodles to the wok with the stir-fried vegetables. Pour the prepared chow mein sauce evenly over the noodles and vegetables. Toss everything together using tongs or spatulas until the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Return the seared steak bites to the wok. Toss again gently to combine the steak with the noodles and vegetables. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat the steak through and allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.
⏱️ 1 min