Vegan Beef Chow Fun

Satisfy your cravings for a flavorful takeout classic with this quick and easy Vegan Beef Chow Fun! This plant-based twist on the Cantonese favorite features tender wide rice noodles, savory vegan beef strips, and a vibrant medley of mung bean sprouts, garlic, and green onions. Tossed in a rich umami-packed sauce made with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil, this dish delivers the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this one-pan meal is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner at home. Plus, it's fully customizable—swap in your favorite veggies like bell peppers for an extra pop of color. Serve it hot and watch it disappear from the plate! Perfect for fans of plant-based Chinese recipes, vegan stir-fries, and quick Asian-inspired dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams wide rice noodles
• 250 grams vegan beef strips
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 3 stalks green onions
• 100 grams mung bean sprouts
• 1 large bell pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Stir well to make the sauce and set aside.

Step 3

Minced the garlic cloves and slice the green onions into 1-inch pieces, separating the white and green parts. Thinly slice the bell pepper, if using.

Step 4

In a large skillet or wok, add 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the vegan beef strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until they begin to brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil, then add the white parts of the green onions, garlic, and bell pepper if using. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the mung bean sprouts to the skillet, stir-fry for another minute.

Step 7

Add the cooked noodles and vegan beef strips back into the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the top and gently toss everything together using tongs until well coated and heated through, about 3 minutes.

Step 8

Add the green parts of the green onions and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Serve the Vegan Beef Chow Fun hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1159.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1825.2

Total Fat 69.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4745.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 15.1g
Protein 75.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274.5mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1628.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.5%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 50.6%