Best Easy Beef Chow Fun Recipe

Wide, silky rice noodles are wok-tossed with tender beef slices, bean sprouts, and chives over extreme heat. This Cantonese family classic showcases wok hei (breath of the wok) and is a satisfying, protein-rich meal.

Cook 30 min Difficulty NORMAL 560 kcal
#high protein #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • fresh wide rice noodles 1 lb
  • beef flank steak 12 oz
  • bean sprouts 2 cups
  • Chinese chives 1 cup
  • yellow onion 0.5 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • dark soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • shaoxing wine 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • white pepper 0.25 tsp
  • neutral oil 3 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 64 g 46%
Protein 29 g 21%
Fat 20 g 33%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Slice beef flank steak thinly across the grain and marinate with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp shaoxing wine, and a pinch of white pepper for at least 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Gently separate the wide rice noodles so they are loose and ready to cook. Keep them covered to prevent drying.

  3. 3

    Heat a wok over high flame until smoking. Add 2 tbsp oil and rapidly stir-fry the beef slices in a single layer for about 45 seconds until 80% cooked, then remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add 1 tbsp oil to the hot wok, then quickly toss in sliced onions and Chinese chives, stir-frying just until fragrant and starting to soften.

  5. 5

    Immediately add the rice noodles, returning the beef to the wok. Drizzle with remaining soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and toss with high heat for 1–2 minutes to ensure the noodles pick up the wok hei.

  6. 6

    Add bean sprouts last, tossing gently for 30 seconds so they stay crisp. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What are the key ingredients in this Beef Chow Fun recipe?
The essential ingredients include fresh wide rice noodles for a soft chew, tender slices of beef flank steak for hearty protein, crisp bean sprouts, and aromatic Chinese chives. These, combined with a blend of soy sauces and oyster sauce, define the dish’s authentic Cantonese flavors.
Q. What cooking technique gives Beef Chow Fun its signature flavor?
The hallmark technique is wok hei—the searing high-heat stir fry. You must heat the wok until it's smoking and use rapid, continuous tossing with high flame, especially when combining noodles and beef, to impart that distinctive smoky aroma and prevent steaming.
Q. How do I prevent the rice noodles from breaking or sticking?
To avoid breaking or mushy noodles, gently separate them before cooking and use a well-heated, lightly oiled wok. Toss quickly and sparingly—overhandling or too little heat can cause sticking and tearing.
Q. What is the nutritional profile per serving for this dish?
Each serving has approximately 560 kcal, with 64g carbs (46%), 29g protein (21%), and 20g fat (33%). It's a protein-rich meal with bean sprouts and lean beef balancing the hearty rice noodles.
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