Chinese beef Shanghai. The famous international dish, but made entirely from scratch without a packet. So delicious and very easy to make. Believe me, you’ll want to try this!
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Why this Recipe Works
These delicious Asian meatballs, combined with plenty of vegetables and a tasty sauce, make for a super tasty dish that can be on the table in less than half an hour. It’s ideal for weekday evenings!
Chinese Shanghai Beef Ingredients
I can’t say for sure if this is an authentic Chinese dish. But it definitely has Asian flavors and is incredibly delicious! This recipe calls for various vegetables, making it a nutritious dish. As for noodles, you can choose your favorite type. I think wok noodles are ideal because they cook quickly and pair well with the other ingredients.
- Meatballs: I make these with ground meat, preferably beef, and garlic, breadcrumbs, soy sauce and egg for binding
- Noodles: a I mentioned above, I would use wok noodles made with eggs but you can also use rice noodles for a gluten-free alternative or even soba noodles
- Vegetables: such as mushrooms, leeks, spring onions, bell peppers, and bean sprouts
- Wok sauce: I make this one with soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar and garlic
Making Your Own Beef Shanghai
First, prepare the meatballs for this dish. Then, stir-fry the vegetables in a wok, add the sauce, and mix everything together. It really is that simple!
You can also prepare the meatballs and chop the vegetables in advance, so you can whip up dinner in no time. That can be very handy during the evening rush hour, as we call it here at home with three small children. 😉
Homemade Shanghai Beef
As you can see, making your own Shanghai beef is really easy and much tastier than the packaged version. If you want to change up the recipe, you can try it with chicken, chicken meatballs, salmon, or shrimp. It will definitely taste delicious!
Have you acquired a taste for it? If so, I have a few other delicious Asian recipes for you that you can easily make at home. Just like this Shanghai beef recipe, they are very simple and tasty!
FAQ Shanghai Beef
Can I make this recipe beforehand?
Yes, prepare the meatballs and chop the vegetables in advance. Then finish it of with the noodles and sauce before serving.
How long do I keep this dish?
In the fridge, you can store the meatballs and noodles with vegetables separately for a few days. I wouldn’t recommend freezing the noodles, but you can freeze the meatballs.
Is this dish gluten-free?
No, but if you swap the noodles for a gluten-free version such as rice noodles or buckwheat noodles and replace the sauces and breadcrumbs with gluten-free ones – you’re good.
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Ingredients
- 500 gram ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 25 gram breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oil
- 3 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 leek (thinly sliced)
- 4 spring onions (thinly sliced)
- 250 gram mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (cut into small cubes)
- 30 ml soy sauce
- 15 ml oyster sauce
- 30 gram light brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 125 gram bean sprouts
- 400 gram wok noodles
- Oil, salt, and pepper
- Sesame seeds (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs: ground beef, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Roll the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat some oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until golden brown and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
- Heat extra oil in a pan or the same wok over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and fry for about two minutes.
- Add the leek, spring onion, mushrooms, and red bell pepper. Fry for about five minutes.
- Then, add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, light brown sugar, and lemon juice. Mix everything together.
- Add the bean sprouts and cook for a few more minutes. Mix everything together well.
- Season the dish with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for a few more minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the wok noodles according to the package instructions, drain them well, then mix them with the vegetables and meatballs. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Enjoy your meal!
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