Low Carb Fried Beef Chow Mein Recipe

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Low Carb Fried Beef Chow Mein
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Description

Savor this delightful beef chow mein, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Tender strips of sirloin are quickly stir-fried to achieve a beautiful sear and then enveloped in a rich, savory brown sauce. The glistening beef is then served atop a bed of spaghetti squash "chow mein," artfully combined with a medley of stir-fried vegetables.

This dish captures the essence of classic Chinese takeout, delivering a symphony of textures and flavors. Experience the delightful contrast of crisp and tender vegetables, lightly coated in the savory essence of the stir-fry. The sauce provides a harmonious balance of sweetness and saltiness, creating an irresistible umami flavor.

Enhance your beef chow mein with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added nutty flavor and visual appeal. For those who enjoy a touch of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes can provide a pleasant kick. Alternatively, delicate flakes of roasted seaweed can offer a unique, briny accent.

This dish is ideal for meal prepping. Simply allow the chow mein to cool completely before storing it in airtight containers. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making it a convenient and delicious option for quick and easy meals throughout the week.

Reheat in the microwave until warmed through, and enjoy the delightful flavors once more. While traditionally prepared in a wok to achieve high-temperature cooking and distinctive flavor, this chow mein can also be successfully made in a standard non-stick frying pan. When using a frying pan, consider using a splatter screen to contain any potential splatters due to the high heat required.

Adjusting the stove heat may be necessary to prevent burning, although this may slightly affect the degree of browning achieved. This beef chow mein offers a satisfying and flavorful alternative to traditional takeout, allowing you to enjoy a comforting and delicious meal.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 h 5 min
Total Time
1 h 35 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
550 Kcal

C
Carbs
10 g
Fi
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
40 g
Saturated Fats 15 g
Unsaturated Fats 20 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 800 mg
Potassium 400 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Spaghetti Squash Cooked With Salt
    Spaghetti Squash Cooked With Salt
    12 oz
    2.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 tbsp
    3.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.5 tsp
    4.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.25 tsp
    5.
    Bok choy
    Bok choy
    2.5 oz
    6.
    Red pepper
    Red pepper
    2 oz
    7.
    Scallions
    Scallions
    0.75 oz
    8.
    Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    0.5 tbsp
    9.
    Garlic
    Garlic
    2 tsp, chopped
    10.
    Ginger
    Ginger
    1 tsp
    11.
    Sauce Soy
    Sauce Soy
    1 tbsp
    12.
    Beef Loin Bottom Sirloin Butt Tri-tip Separable Lean Only Trimmed To 1/4" Fat All Grades Raw
    Beef Loin Bottom Sirloin Butt Tri-tip Separable Lean Only Trimmed To 1/4" Fat All Grades Raw
    8 oz
    13.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.5 tsp
    14.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.25 tsp
    15.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.13 tsp
    16.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    0.25 tsp
    17.
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    0.5 tsp
    18.
    Sauce Soy
    Sauce Soy
    1 tbsp
    19.
    Paleo Baking Flour
    Paleo Baking Flour
    1 tsp
    20.
    Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    0.5 tbsp

Instructions

    1.
    Turn on your oven to preheat to 400 degrees and spray a clean sheet tray with pan spray. Prepare a large spaghetti squash by removing the stem and slicing it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds and loose fibers from the centers of the squash halves. With the squash open-faced, drizzle the olive oil all over the visible flesh. Season the same areas with salt and pepper.
    2.
    Flip the squash halves over onto the sheet tray, so the hard exteriors are facing up. Roast the squash in your oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the flesh is soft enough the pull it apart into spaghetti with a fork. Check the spaghetti strands for al dente tenderness - you don t want them to be too firm or too soft to enjoy. When all the squash is pulled into spaghetti, transfer it to a large mixing bowl, discarding the squash exterior. The spaghetti squash weight listed in the ingredients is the amount of cooked spaghetti squash you ll be using in the recipe.
    3.
    Set the appropriate amount of spaghetti squash aside to cool in the large mixing bowl. Meanwhile, prepare the bok choy, red bell pepper, and green onion by slicing them all into thin strips. Think of how the sliced vegetables in the noodles you receive from Chinese takeout look as you slice your own. The closer to a thin Julienne cut you can make, the better your dish will turn out.
    4.
    Heat the avocado oil in a wok over very high heat. If you don t own a wok, a non-stick skillet will do. When the avocado oil is hot enough for frying, add the sliced vegetables to the wok. Gently toss the vegetables in the oil until they start browning. Stir minced garlic, minced ginger, and soy sauce into the vegetables. As the soy sauce steams, toss the vegetables until they fry to a very soft texture with a variety of dark golden brown colors throughout.
    5.
    When the vegetables are done, pour them with any excess oil from the wok into your large mixing bowl of spaghetti squash. Gently fold the hot ingredients together until you have an even chow mein mixture. A pair of tongs will be best for folding the ingredients together. Leave the vegetable chow mein aside and return your wok or non-stick pan to your stove.
    6.
    Prepare the beef by slicing it into thin strips. You may also buy sirloin tip beef in small cubes, which may be packaged as beef for chop suey at your grocery store. In a small mixing bowl, toss the strips or cubes of beef with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. If you don t like spicy foods, you may either reduce or omit the red pepper flakes. Also, whisk together the soy sauce and paleo flour together in a small dish, and set this next to your stove to use in the next step.
    7.
    Heat the final amount of avocado oil in your wok on high heat until it s hot for frying. Add the seasoned beef to the hot oil and toss as the beef browns. Continue cooking on high heat until the beef is cooked throughout and has fried edges from the hot oil. Reduce the stove heat to a medium setting, and pour the thickened soy sauce into the wok. Stir the contents of the wok as the sauce reduces and thickens around the beef.
    8.
    When the beef is coated in glossy soy sauce, set the wok aside the cool and let the sauce finish thickening. When it s cooled, you can pour all the wok contents into the large mixing bowl of chow mein. Again, use a pair of tongs to gently fold the ingredients together until you have an even chow mein mixture and everything has been touched by the glossy, thickened soy sauce. Serve approximately 6 ½ ounces of beef chow mein per person.