Black Pepper Beef Chow Mein Noodles
Black Pepper Beef Chow Mein Noodles
Ingredients
For the Noodles and Beef
- 300 g chow mein noodles
- 2 L hot water, for soaking noodles
- 400 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Aromatics
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 spring onions, chopped, divided
For the Sauce
- 120 ml chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Place the chow mein noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Pour hot water over the noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them soak for 10 minutes, or until pliable. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a medium bowl or measuring cup, combine the chicken stock, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk well until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until about 80% cooked and lightly browned. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the butter to the same wok. Once melted, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced onion, and half of the chopped spring onions. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the onion has softened.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the drained chow mein noodles to the wok with the sautéed aromatics. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes, tossing continuously, until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and heated through. The sauce should thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the 80% cooked beef to the wok. Add the remaining chopped spring onions. Toss everything together for another minute to combine and ensure the beef is fully cooked through.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Transfer the Black Pepper Beef Chow Mein Noodles to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Black Pepper Beef Chow Mein Noodles
For the Noodles and Beef
- 300 g chow mein noodles
- 2 L hot water, for soaking noodles
- 400 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Aromatics
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 spring onions, chopped, divided
For the Sauce
- 120 ml chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Place the chow mein noodles in a large heatproof bowl. Pour hot water over the noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them soak for 10 minutes, or until pliable. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a medium bowl or measuring cup, combine the chicken stock, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, oyster sauce, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk well until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until about 80% cooked and lightly browned. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Reduce the heat to medium-high. Add the butter to the same wok. Once melted, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced onion, and half of the chopped spring onions. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and the onion has softened.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the drained chow mein noodles to the wok with the sautéed aromatics. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes, tossing continuously, until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and heated through. The sauce should thicken slightly.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the 80% cooked beef to the wok. Add the remaining chopped spring onions. Toss everything together for another minute to combine and ensure the beef is fully cooked through.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Transfer the Black Pepper Beef Chow Mein Noodles to serving plates. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min