Ground Beef Chow Mein

This quick and flavorful Ground Beef Chow Mein features tender noodles stir-fried with colorful vegetables and savory beef in a rich soy-based sauce.

This Ground Beef Chow Mein is a fast and satisfying stir-fry that combines savory ground beef, crisp-tender vegetables, and chewy noodles tossed in a flavorful soy, oyster sauce, and sesame oil blend. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses pantry staples and fresh veggies to create a balanced, comforting dish in under 30 minutes. With bold Asian-inspired flavors and customizable ingredients, this recipe is both family-friendly and versatile, allowing you to swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins with ease. Whether served on its own or alongside egg rolls or dumplings, it’s a complete meal that’s sure to please.

Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry

200g (7 oz) chow mein noodles or thin spaghetti
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup julienned carrots
½ cup sliced bell peppers (red, green, or both)
½ cup sliced mushrooms
2 green onions, sliced
150g (5 oz) ground beef

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for a sweeter option)
1 tablespoon water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Noodles

  • Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water, then drizzle lightly with oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Make the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, water (or broth), sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.

Cook the Ground Beef

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  • Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  • Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Vegetables

  • In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
  • Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
  • Add the sliced green onions, and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.

Combine Everything

  • Return the cooked beef to the wok.
  • Add the cooked noodles.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture.
  • Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the sauce.

Serve

  • Divide the ground beef chow mein among plates or bowls.
  • Garnish with extra sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then drizzle lightly with oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Prepare the vegetables. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, water (or broth), sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.

In the same wok, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.

Add the sliced green onions, and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.

Return the cooked beef to the wok. Add the cooked noodles. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the sauce.

Divide the ground beef chow mein among plates or bowls. Garnish with extra sliced green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!