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One Skillet Beef Chow Mein

Servings: 4
Author: Cooking Panda

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth divided
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch slurry 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoons cold water

Chow mein

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound boneless beef ribeye or top sirloin steak, sliced thinly
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 6 ounces chow mein noodles 2 packages
  • 2 cups frozen Asian vegetable medley thawed

Instructions

  • Season the beef with salt and pepper and set aside

Make the marinade

  • In a large, nonstick skillet, add brown sugar, ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce and 2 cups of the beef broth. Whisk to combine and bring to a light boil.
  • Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and allow it to simmer until sauce starts to thicken.
  • Pour into a bowl and set aside.

Brown the beef

  • In the same skillet, heat canola oil.
  • Pat the beef with a paper towel to absorb any surface moisture.
  • Add sliced beef to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and place in the bowl with the marinade.

Cook the noodles and finish

  • Pour remaining the remaining beef broth into the skillet and bring to a boil.
  • Add chow mein noodles and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked vegetables and cooked beef with sauce to skillet.
  • Cook together for a few minutes.
  • Remove from heat, serve immediately.