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Beef Chow Fun

A high-protein, lower-calorie version of classic Chinese takeout beef chow fun, perfect for meal prep.

4 Original post
Cooking for
4
people — recipe was written for 4

Ingredients

  • 24oz flank (leaner) or NY strip steak
  • 150g rice noodles
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 bundle scallions
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp swerve 0-cal brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • White pepper (can sub black pepper)
  • Sesame oil
  • Optional sesame seeds

Method

  1. 1

    Slice your steak into thin strips (optionally freeze for 30 minutes prior to make slicing easier).

  2. 2

    Marinate the sliced steak with 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, cornstarch, 0-cal brown sugar, garlic paste, ginger paste, and a tsp each of white pepper and baking powder for a minimum of 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slice the white onion into 1-inch cubes and scallions into 3-inch strips.

  4. 4

    Make the sauce by combining 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp 0-cal brown sugar, 1 tsp white pepper, 2 tsp garlic paste, 2 tsp ginger paste, and a cornstarch slurry.

  5. 5

    Cook the steak over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, then remove and let rest.

  6. 6

    Lower the heat, add the onions to the pan, and brown for about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the cooked steak, sauce, noodles, and scallions to the pan.

  8. 8

    Mix thoroughly and let simmer for 3-5 minutes before serving.