Beef & Veggie Chow Mein B

🥢 Beef & Veggie Chow Mein Bake

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Noodles:

• 400–500g spaghetti or chow mein noodles
• Water for boiling
• 1 tsp salt

For the Beef Mixture:

• 500g minced beef
• 1 tbsp oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 1 cup carrots (small diced)
• 1 cup green capsicum (small diced)
• 2 green onions (chopped)

For the Sauce:

• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1½ cups beef broth (or water + 1 cube)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Method:

Step 1: Cook the Noodles

1. Boil water in a large pot.
2. Add salt and noodles.
3. Cook until just tender (don’t overcook).
4. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Beef

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add minced beef.
3. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
4. Remove excess oil if needed.

Step 3: Add Aromatics & Vegetables

1. Add chopped onion and garlic to the beef.
2. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add diced carrots and capsicum.
4. Cook for 3–4 minutes (vegetables should stay slightly crunchy).

Step 4: Make the Sauce

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and beef broth.
2. Pour this mixture into the beef pan.
3. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
4. Add cornstarch slurry.
5. Stir until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Step 5: Combine with Noodles

1. Add cooked noodles into the beef mixture.
2. Toss well so noodles absorb the sauce.
3. Add chopped green onions.
4. Mix gently.

Step 6: Bake (Optional but matches image style)

1. Transfer everything into a greased baking dish.
2. Cover with foil.
3. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 minutes.
4. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes if you want slightly crispy top edges.

🍽 Serving Tips:

• Garnish with sesame seeds.
• Add chili flakes for spice.
• Serve hot!
  

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