Beef Chow Fun – Stir Fried Rice Noodles

Beef chow fun also known as beef hor fun is an authentic Cantonese (Chinese) dish. The flat rice noodles are fried on a wok for that wok hei (smoky flavor). The beef is also really fragrant and goes well with the crispy bean sprouts.

Beef chow fun is also a quick and simple dish for those that want a hearty meal in 30 minutes. This beef chow fun may not be the same as the ones you have in restaurants, but comes VERY close!

Where to buy chow fun noodles?

I found the chow fun noodles in the fresh noodle section (with pho, korean noodles, etc.) at my Asian market (99 ranch). The noodles are already cooked and are fresh! Before you fry the noodles, make sure you spread them apart so they don’t stick together when cooking.

If you can’t find fresh noodles, you can use these type of package noodles. Keep in mind that you will you need boil these noodles before stir frying. Cook the noodles until al dente according to package directions for the best beef chow fun result!

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR YOUR BEEF CHOW FUN:

beef marinade:

• beef loin
• ginger
• salt
• sugar
• chicken bouillon
• soy sauce
• water
• olive oil
• corn starch

stir-fry noodles:

• corn oil
• marinated beef
• bean sprouts
• white onion, sliced
• chow fun (cooked flat rice noodles)
• green onions
• sugar
• salt
• soy sauce
• dark soy sauce (needed for color!)

STEPS TO MAKE BEEF CHOW FUN:

1. Thinly slice beef loin. In a bowl, add the beef, 1 tbs ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 2 tbs water, 1 tbs olive oil, and ½ tbs corn starch. Mix together and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Start prepping for the noodles. Slice white onion and chop green onions 3 inches lengthwise. Wash and dry bean sprouts.
3. Heat large wok or pan on high. Once it starts smoking, add 2 tbs corn oil and then, add the beef. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is golden brown. Be careful it might splatter. Set aside on a plate.
4. In the same wok (on high heat still), stir fry white onions and bean sprouts for 1-2 minutes and set aside.
5. Add 1 tbs oil in the wok and add your rice noodles. Fry for one minute and keep stirring. Then, add soy sauce, dark soy sauce (for color), salt, and sugar. Mix together.
6. Immediately add the cooked beef, bean sprouts, white onion, and green onions. Mix together and cook for 2-3 minutes. Don’t cook for too long or the noodles will soften and be mushy.

See more delicious beef recipes:

• Korean marinated short ribs (LA galbi) – sweet and savory beef short ribs for korean bbq!
• jjapaguri (ramyun and beef) – stir fried beef with chewy ramyun noodles for a quick and easy lunch.
• Korean Short Ribs Made In The Air Fryer – perfectly tender and savory short ribs grilled in the air fryer!