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A bowl of wide, flat noodles mixed with slices of beef, green onions, and bean sprouts offers a delicious beef chow fun experience. The dish is coated in a rich, dark sauce.
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Beef Chow Fun Recipe (Chow Ho Fun)

Beef Chow Fun is a classic Cantonese stir-fried noodle dish with tender beef slices, wide rice noodles, and bean sprouts wok-tossed in a savory sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: beef, Stir Fry
Servings: 4
Calories: 487kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

MARINADE

  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine dry sherry is a good substitute
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Salt to taste note: soy sauce is typically quite salty
  • 1/2 pound 8 ounces/225 g flank steak sliced into thin strips across the grain (or use skirt steak or hangar steak)

FOR THE BEEF CHOW FUN

  • 12 ounces dried rice noodles chow fun noodles
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 cup beef broth you can use vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil use a neutral oil or sesame oil for extra flavor
  • 1 medium onion white or yellow, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 scallions sliced into 2-inch slices
  • Bean sprouts for serving

Instructions

  • For the marinade, whisk together the dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch together in a large bowl.
  • Pat the steak strips dry with paper towels. Squeeze them of excess moisture. Add them to the bowl and massage the marinade into the meat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
  • Cook the noodles per packaging instructions. Drain and set into a large bowl with a bit of oil to keep moist.
  • Whisk together the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and beef broth. Set aside for now.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large pan over medium high heat. Swirl to coat the pan.
  • Add the onion and quickly stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the beef, garlic, and scallions. Quickly stir fry for 1 minute, or until the beef is cooked through to your liking.
  • Stir in the noodles and reserved sauce. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes to warm though.
  • Serve garnished with bean sprouts.

Notes

  • You can also add some or all of the bean sprouts to the wok with the onions, if desired.
  • Wide rice noodles (ho fun) are traditional, but you can use wide egg noodles or thinner rice noodles if needed.
  • MSG is a common addition for extra umami flavor, which enhances the soy sauce. Add1/8-1/4 teaspoon with the sauce if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1121mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg