Beef Chow Fun, also called Beef Ho Fun, is a simple Chinese noodle meal created by stir-frying tender beef with fresh rice noodles (Ho Fun). It’s a very popular stir fried noodle dish that can be found at almost any Chinese restaurant.
The wok gives the beef a beautiful sear, which contrasts with the chewy texture of the fresh rice noodles, and the dish is smothered in a fantastic sauce and garnished with crunchy bean sprouts. The greatest thing is that it’s simple to cook at home and takes less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
* 8 oz fresh wide rice noodles (Ho Fun)
* 8 oz flank steak or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
* 2 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp vegetable oil
* 2 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp oyster sauce
* 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
* 1/2 tsp sugar
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Sesame oil for drizzling (optional)
Instructions:
1. Prep Ingredients:
* Rinse the fresh rice noodles under cold water to separate them and remove excess starch.
* Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain.
* Mince the garlic, cut the scallions, and rinse the bean sprouts.
2. Marinate the Beef:
* In a bowl, mix the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
3. Cook the Noodles:
Preheat a large nonstick pan or wok to medium-high heat. Pour in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and stir to coat the pan.
Place the new rice noodles in the pan, spreading them out into a single layer. Allow them to simmer without stirring for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown slightly.
Flip the noodles over and heat for a further 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy. Place the noodles on a platter and set aside.
4. Cook the Beef and Vegetables:
* In the same pan, heat the remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
* Add the marinated beef slices to the pan in a single layer. Let them sear for about 1-2 minutes without stirring to develop a nice crust.
* Stir-fry the beef until it’s almost cooked through, then add the bean sprouts and scallions. Stir-fry everything together for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Combine Everything:
* Return the cooked noodles to the pan with the beef and vegetables.
* Add the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), sugar, and a pinch of pepper. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
6. Finish and Serve:
* Drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil for extra flavor (optional).
* Transfer the Beef Chow Fun Noodles to a serving plate or bowl.
* Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Pan-Fried Ho Fun!
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Beef Chow Fun Noodles (Pan-Fried Ho Fun)!!!
Ingredients
- * 8 oz fresh wide rice noodles Ho Fun
- * 8 oz flank steak or sirloin steak thinly sliced against the grain
- * 1 cup bean sprouts
- * 2 stalks scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
- * 3 cloves garlic minced
- * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- * 2 tbsp soy sauce
- * 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- * 1 tsp dark soy sauce optional, for color
- * 1/2 tsp sugar
- * Salt and pepper to taste
- * Sesame oil for drizzling optional
Instructions
Prep Ingredients:
- * Rinse the fresh rice noodles under cold water to separate them and remove excess starch.
- * Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain.
- * Mince the garlic, cut the scallions, and rinse the bean sprouts.
Marinate the Beef:
- * In a bowl, mix the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
Cook the Noodles:
- Preheat a large nonstick pan or wok to medium-high heat. Pour in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and stir to coat the pan.
- Place the new rice noodles in the pan, spreading them out into a single layer. Allow them to simmer without stirring for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom begins to brown slightly.
- Flip the noodles over and heat for a further 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy. Place the noodles on a platter and set aside.
Cook the Beef and Vegetables:
- * In the same pan, heat the remaining vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- * Add the marinated beef slices to the pan in a single layer. Let them sear for about 1-2 minutes without stirring to develop a nice crust.
- * Stir-fry the beef until it’s almost cooked through, then add the bean sprouts and scallions. Stir-fry everything together for another 1-2 minutes.
Combine Everything:
- * Return the cooked noodles to the pan with the beef and vegetables.
- * Add the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), sugar, and a pinch of pepper. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Finish and Serve:
- * Drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil for extra flavor (optional).
- * Transfer the Beef Chow Fun Noodles to a serving plate or bowl.
- * Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Pan-Fried Ho Fun!