is a classic Cantonese stir-fry dish featuring wide, silky rice noodles (hor fun), tender beef, and a savory soy-based sauce. Known for its signature “wok hei” (charred wok flavor), this dish is a favorite in Chinese restaurants and home kitchens alike.

Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, Beef Chow Fun is comforting, flavorful, and satisfying.

📝 Recipe Information

⏱ Prep Time: 20 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes

🍽 Servings: 3–4

🥡 Cuisine: Cantonese / Chinese

🧂 Ingredients

For the Beef:

Beef flank steak or sirloin — 300–400 g (thinly sliced against the grain)

Light soy sauce — 1 tbsp

Shaoxing rice wine — 1 tbsp

Cornstarch — 1 tsp

Vegetable oil — 1 tsp


For the Noodles:

Fresh wide rice noodles (hor fun) — 300 g

Oil — 1 tsp

Aromatics & Vegetables:

Garlic — 3 cloves (minced)

Onion — ½ medium (sliced thin)

Bean sprouts — 1 cup

Green onions — 2 stalks (cut into 2-inch pieces)

Sauce:

Light soy sauce — 2 tbsp

Dark soy sauce — 1 tbsp

Oyster sauce — 1 tbsp

Sugar — ½ tsp

Sesame oil — ½ tsp (optional)

🥩 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Beef

Slice beef thinly against the grain.

Mix beef with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and 1 tsp oil.

Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.

👉 This keeps the beef tender during stir-frying.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

Set aside.

Step 3: Stir-Fry the Beef

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat.

Stir-fry beef in batches for 1–2 minutes until just browned.

Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Stir-Fry Noodles & Vegetables

In the same wok, add 1 tsp oil and stir-fry garlic and onion until fragrant.

Add rice noodles and toss carefully to avoid breaking them.

Add sauce and stir-fry until noodles are evenly coated and slightly charred (“wok hei”).

Step 5: Combine Beef & Final Toss

Return beef to the wok.

Add bean sprouts and green onions.

Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until heated through.

💡 The key to Chow Fun is high heat and quick stir-frying to achieve the perfect “wok hei” flavor.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a main course.

Pairs well with light stir-fried vegetables or a simple soup.

Garnish with extra green onions or fried shallots if desired.

🌿 Pro Tips for Perfect Beef Chow Fun

Use fresh or well-soaked rice noodles for best texture.

Stir-fry on high heat to get the authentic “wok hei” flavor.

Avoid overcrowding the wok to maintain proper searing.

Toss noodles gently to prevent breaking them apart.

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Dish

Silky, wide noodles with tender beef

Rich, savory sauce with subtle sweetness

Quick to make yet restaurant-quality

Iconic Cantonese flavor that’s hard to resist

✨ Beef Chow Fun is a signature Cantonese stir-fry that brings together tender beef, silky rice noodles, and a savory sauce with that unmistakable “wok hei” aroma. Perfect for an authentic Chinese dining experience at home.