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Old Fashioned Cantonese Beef

Old Fashioned Cantonese Beef

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Cantonese
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Tender slices of beef stir fried with crisp bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions in a rich glossy Cantonese style brown sauce, served over crispy chow mein noodles for the perfect balance of texture and savory flavor.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 6 ounces chow mein noodles
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup small onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare chow mein noodles according to package instructions or lightly crisp them in a pan. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
  3. Add sliced beef in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  5. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  6. Return beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  7. Spoon the glossy beef and vegetable mixture over crispy chow mein noodles and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Keep heat high to achieve proper stir fry texture.
  • Stir the sauce again before pouring to keep cornstarch evenly distributed.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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