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Lazy Beef Chow Fun

Beef chow fun with rice noodles, tender flank steak, and soy sauce, stir-fried hot and fast for glossy noodles with light char.
5 from 2 votes
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Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Noodles

Beef

  • 6–8 oz Flank steak thinly sliced against the grain

Aromatics & Sauce

  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce dark soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 medium Yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3–4 Scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Neutral Oil for cooking

Instructions

Prepare the Rice Noodles

  • Soak the noodles in tap-hot or warm water for 10 minutes.

Sear the Beef

  • Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat with a thin layer of oil.
  • Add the beef in a single layer and sear quickly until just cooked, about 1–2 minutes.

Add the Vegetables and Aromatics

  • Move the beef to the side, then add onions. Cook it until it just begins to soften, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add garlic, ginger, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar.

Add Rice Noodles

  • Drain the rice noodles and add it to the pan.
  • Add a cup of water to the pan until the sauce is reduced and the noodles are fully cooked. Toss quickly and spread the noodles out to get light char.
  • Add more water only if needed to fully cook the noodles. Add a quarter cup at a time to prevent overcooking and watering down the sauce. The sauce should should stick to the noodles, and not pool at the bottom of the pan.
  • Toss over high heat until everything is glossy and just combined.

Serve

  • Plate immediately while hot.

Notes

  • High heat is essential—chow fun should char slightly, not steam.
  • Dark soy adds color and flavor, not salt.
  • Slice beef thin and against the grain for tenderness.