One Pot Beef Mince Chow Mein

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A super simple but tasty beef chow mein made from beef mince, fresh veggies, egg noodles and a homemade chow mein sauce. Another easy, 30 minute meal.

A large pan filled with stir-fried noodles, ground beef, bell peppers, onions, carrots, and sesame seeds. Metal tongs rest nearby on a gray cloth.

This One Pot Beef Chow Mein is another quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables, pre-cooked egg noodles and beef mince, everything cooks in one pan making this a fuss-free meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. The rich chow mein sauce coats the noodles for maximum flavour. If you like the idea of this meal, you might also like our Chicken Chow Mein.

A woman in a striped shirt smiles while holding a large pot of cooked noodles with vegetables, topped with sesame seeds, in a bright kitchen.

Ingredient notes:

Chopped onions, red and green bell peppers, and carrots on a cutting board with ground beef, noodles, sauce in a measuring cup, and a garlic jar.

Mince: This recipe calls for beef mince. In a recipe like this I try and buy the lowest % fat mince available. You could also use lamb, beef, venison or pork mince if you prefer.
Fresh egg noodles: These can be found in the chilled section of all good supermarkets.
Oyster Sauce: This gives the the chow mein its lovely rich, savoury flavour.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

Mix together the ingredients for the chow mein sauce, set aside.

Sliced onions cooking in a frying pan with some oil.

Ground beef and sliced onions cooking in a large pan on a stovetop, with some meat still pink and some browned.

Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat then add the oil. Add the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the beef mince and cook until it has browned. Stir in the crushed garlic.

Sliced onions, ground beef, and julienned carrots, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers cooking in a large pan.

A pan on a stovetop contains ground beef, sliced carrots, bell peppers, and onions being stir-fried.

Add the carrots and capsicum to the pan along with ¼ cup water and sauté for a few minutes. Add the egg noodles, stir to combine. Then pour over the sauce.

A measuring cup pours sauce over cooked noodles with vegetables in a frying pan on an induction stove.

A pan filled with stir-fried noodles, ground meat, sliced bell peppers, carrots, and onions, all mixed together in a savory sauce.

Stir fry all the ingredients together to coat in the sauce for a further 2 minutes. Pour into a large serving bowl or individual bowls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

A bowl of stir-fried noodles with ground meat, red and green bell peppers, onions, carrots, and sesame seeds on top.

Recipe FAQs:

Is this meal gluten free?

It's not. The egg noodles are made with wheat flour, and the sauce contains soy sauce and oyster sauce which both contain gluten. To make this gluten free, you could use cooked rice noodles (either pad Thai or vermicelli) and ensure all your sauces are gluten free versions.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, simply store your cooked beef chow mein in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Then reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water to loosen up the sauce if needed.

What can I use instead of beef mince?

Pork mince, chicken mince, venison mince or even finely sliced beef strips work well in this recipe.

Storage:

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a frying pan with a splash of water until piping hot. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Top tips:

Add extra vegetables such as cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms or broccoli.
For a little heat, stir through a teaspoon of chilli flakes or sweet chilli sauce.
Fresh ginger pairs beautifully with the garlic and beef.
If using dried noodles, cook them according to packet instructions before adding them to the pan.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan for extra flavour.

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Beef Mince Chow Mein

Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

A super simple but tasty beef chow mein made from beef mince, fresh veggies, egg noodles and a homemade chow mein sauce.

Ingredients

Chow Mein Stir Fry

2 tsp Oil
1 onion (sliced)
500 g beef mince
1 tbsp crushed garlic
2 carrot (peeled, sliced into sticks)
2 capsicum (thinly sliced)
60 ml water
500 g fresh egg noodles
1 tsp sesame seeds

Chow Mein Sauce

¼ cup oyster sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp white sugar
125 ml water

Instructions

Mix together the ingredients for the chow mein sauce, set aside.
Heat a large frying pan over a medium heat then add the oil. Add the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the beef mince and cook until it has browned. Stir in the crushed garlic.
Add the carrots and capsicum to the pan along with ¼ cup water and sauté for a few minutes.
Add the egg noodles, stir to combine. Then pour over the sauce. Stir fry all the ingredients together to coat in the sauce for a further 2 minutes.
Pour into a large serving bowl or individual bowls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 603Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1416mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 3gSugar: 5gProtein: 43g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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