Best 10 Easy Mock Chow Mein Recipes

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Mock chow mein is an easy-to-make dish that is packed with flavor. It is a great option for a quick and easy meal that can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Chow mein is a popular Chinese dish that is typically made with noodles, vegetables, and a sauce. Mock chow mein is a vegetarian version of the dish that uses tofu or tempeh instead of meat. It is just as delicious as the traditional version and is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MOCK CHOW MEIN HOT DISH



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My kids grew up eating this and absolutely love it. They are now serving it to their own families. It's one of my "comfort foods".

Provided by JoAnn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups celery, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bag chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef until brown.
  • Add onion and celery, cook until almost tender.
  • Add remaining ingredients except chow mein noodles.
  • Put into a two quart casserole dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for one hour and fifteen minutes.
  • Uncover and layer with chow mein noodles.
  • Return to oven, uncovered and bake until noodles are brown, about 15 minutes.

EASY CHOW MEIN



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Skip the takeout and make the BEST chow mein at home in less than 30 min! Perfectly crispy noodles with bok choy, mushrooms + bean sprouts!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     asian inspired

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon Sriracha
1 (16-ounce) package Hong Kong-style pan-fried noodles
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 (3.5-ounce) package shiitake mushrooms
4 baby bok choy, coarsely chopped
1 cup mung bean sprouts, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and Sriracha; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add noodles and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes; set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil in the skillet. Add mushrooms, and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in bok choy until just wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in noodles and oyster sauce mixture until well combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in bean sprouts. Serve immediately.

EASY CHOW MEIN



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Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this Asian dish and a copy of the recipe. Now I freeze leftovers for fast future meals. -Kay Bade, Mitchell, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch celery, sliced
2 cans (14 ounces each) Chinese vegetables, drained
2 envelopes brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Hot cooked egg noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the celery, Chinese vegetables, gravy mixes and soy sauce. Cover and cook on low until celery is tender, 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 897mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

MOCK CHOW MEIN RECIPE



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This mock chow mein recipe is an extra flavorful ground beef and rice casserole with an appealing chow mein noodle crunch.

Provided by Liz - Eat Move Make

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion (diced)
1 cup chopped celery
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/2 cup rice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 14.5 oz can bean sprouts (drained)
1 3 oz can chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Saute ground beef and onions until meat is cooked; drain.
  • Add celery, both soups and warm water. Stir in rice, bean sprouts, soy sauce and pepper.
  • Turn into 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and bake covered for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake another 30 minutes, sprinkle chow mein noodles on top in the last 5 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1327 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PORK CHOW MEIN



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This was a favorite with the grand kids. I sometimes use chicken breast in place of the pork. Serve over rice and crunchy noodles.

Provided by LLGARD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons oil
2 cups 1-inch pieces pork
1 ½ cups chopped onion
¼ pound mushrooms, sliced
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups sliced celery
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
½ cup sliced almonds
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pork until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and mushrooms and cook until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, celery, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until pork is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix bean sprouts and almonds into pork mixture. Whisk soy sauce and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pork mixture until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 559.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CHOW MEIN NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This is a very tasty dish that even my kids love! It can easily be cut in half. It uses soy sauce and chow mein noodles to give it an Asian flair.

Provided by Cindy B :)

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
½ cup slivered almonds
1 cup cooked rice
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
5 ounces chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and celery and saute for 5 more minutes.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the almonds, rice, soup, water and soy sauce. Mix together well and add to the beef mixture. Place this into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with chow mein noodles.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1513.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

EASY CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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Make and share this Easy Chicken Chow Mein recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package fresh celery (sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup bean sprouts
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained
1 (7 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups cut up cooked chicken
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 (10 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
hot cooked rice
chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a large pot, saute celery in oil for apx 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Add bean sprouts (if using), mushrooms, water chestnuts, and chicken.
  • In a large bowl, blend cornstarch with water.
  • When smooth, add chicken broth and soy sauce to bowl.
  • Mix well and pour over meat and vegetables.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve over hot, cooked rice and chow mein noodles.

EASY CHOW MEIN CASSEROLE



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Casseroles featuring meat, rice and vegetables are meal-in-one sensations super for weekday suppers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (from 10-oz bottle)
1/4 cup water
1 can (28 oz) stir-fry vegetables, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chow mein noodles
1/4 cup cashew pieces, if desired
Additional teriyaki sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, crumble beef; sprinkle with garlic pepper. Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, mix beef, rice, broth, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce and the water. Stir in vegetables. Cover baking dish with foil.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until rice is tender. Uncover and stir; sprinkle with chow mein noodles and cashews. Bake uncovered 10 to 15 minutes longer or until noodles and cashews are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN



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When we go out for Chinese food, my husband always orders chicken chow mein. I created this recipe using richer-flavored tamari sauce rather than soy. -Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2/3 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup thinly sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons julienned carrot
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, salt and ginger until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the mushrooms, celery, onion, pepper and carrot in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 984mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAMBURGER CHOW MEIN



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This has been a long time family and kid friendly favorite for 40 plus years. I never knew what brown gravy sauce was or could I find it so have always used molasses. The recipe also works well on a camping menu. I have made this many, many times on a Coleman stove. Prep time is approximate. ENJOY..!! :)

Provided by LtlPhyl 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb hamburger
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper (to taste)
2 cups celery, diced
1 1/2 cups water
2 (14 ounce) cans bean sprouts, drained
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon beef gravy or 1 tablespoon molasses

Steps:

  • Saute meat and onion in a small amount of butter or vegetable oil until meat is brown and no longer pink.
  • Add salt, pepper, celery and water; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add bean sprouts.
  • Blend cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and add soy sauce, sugar and brown gravy sauce.
  • Stir into meat mixture and heat until thickened.
  • Serve over Chow Mein Noodles.
  • VARIATION: Omit hamburger and use leftover pork roast cut into bite size pieces along with leftover gravy. Canned sliced water chestnuts and/or a can of baby corn is a lovely addition as well.
  • NOTE: This may also be served over linguine instead of Chow Mein Noodles as in Lo Mein.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.6, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 1565.2, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 30.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful sauces, and tender noodles will make all the difference in your mock chow mein.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Feel free to customize your mock chow mein to your own taste preferences. Try different vegetables, sauces, and toppings.
  • Make it a complete meal: Serve your mock chow mein with a side of rice or your favorite Asian-inspired protein, such as tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
  • Get creative with your toppings: Try adding a sprinkle of crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, or chopped green onions to your mock chow mein for an extra boost of flavor and texture.
  • Make it ahead of time: Mock chow mein is a great dish to make ahead of time. Simply cook the noodles and vegetables, then store them in separate containers in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the noodles and vegetables, then stir in the sauce.

Conclusion:

Mock chow mein is a delicious and versatile dish that is easy to make at home. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavor profile, it's a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. So next time you're craving Chinese takeout, give mock chow mein a try. You won't be disappointed!

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