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Beef chow mein recipe

Tasty, versatile and easy to clean up afterwards, this meal with mince is perfect for the weeknights.

12 Ingredients

– 1 tbsp vegetable oil

– 1 medium brown onion, chopped

– 2 garlic cloves, crushed

– 600g Coles beef mince regular

– 1 carrot, peeled, halved, thinly sliced

– 1 tbsp plain flour

– 1 cup Massel beef style stock

– 350g packet fresh chow mein noodles

– 1 bunch baby pak choy, trimmed, shredded

– 1/2 cup frozen peas

– 2 tbsp soy sauce

– 1/4 cup oyster sauce

4 Method / Steps

Step 1

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion has softened. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and cooked through.

Step 2

Add carrot. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until carrot starts to soften. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in stock. Season with pepper. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Step 4

Add pak Choy, peas, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until pak choy is just wilted and peas are tender. Add noodles. Toss to combine. Serve.

source – cooking365coza