When it comes to a delicious and simple midweek dinner, our Thermomix Chow Mein recipe ticks all of the boxes! This classic recipe can be ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes and is also made with simple ingredients.
You will love
- Budget friendly - all of the ingredients you need for this recipe can easily be sourced.
- 30 minute dinner - you can be enjoying this Thermomix Chow Mein in no time at all!
- Freezer friendly - store any leftovers in the freezer for up to three months.
Ingredients
Please note you will find a full list of ingredients to make our chow mein recipe in the recipe card below.
- Brown onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Carrots
- Olive oil
- Beef mince
- Water
- Cornflour
- Curry Powder - we use Keen's Curry for this recipe
- Vegetable Stock
- Oyster sauce
- Soy sauce
- Cabbage
- Thin noodles
Step by Step Instructions
Please note the full list of instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
Step 1. Chop the garlic, brown onion and carrot.
Step 2. Add the ginger and olive oil and cook.
Step 3. Add the beef mince and cook.
Step 4. Add the cornflour, water, curry powder, vegetable stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce and the cabbage to the Thermomix bowl and cook.
Step 5. Place the noodles into the Thermoserver and add the cooked meat mixture. Leave to sit for 10-15 minutes, before gently stirring the noodles through.
Step 6. Divide between serving bowls and serve.
Recipe Hints and Tips
For a chunkier texture, you might also like to chop your vegetables by hand, rather than using the Thermomix.
Don't be alarmed if the cabbage hasn't quite cooked through, it will continue to cook while in the Thermoserver.
If you prefer more sauce with your chow mein, cook the noodles in boiling water before combining with the meat chow mein mixture.
The main trick to getting your Thermomix chow mein to thicken up is to pop it into the ThermoServer for 10-15 minutes before serving it up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ensuring you don't overcook your vegetables and noodles is key to keeping your chow mein from going soggy.
Place chow mein into freezer safe containers and safely store in the freezer for up to three months.
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Thermomix Chow Mein
Equipment
- ThermoServer
Ingredients
- 80 grams brown onion halved
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbs ginger finely minced
- 80 grams carrots roughly chopped
- 2 tbs oil
- 500 grams beef mince
- 300 grams water
- 2 tbs cornflour
- 2 teaspoon curry powder (more or less depending on your taste preferences)
- 1 teaspoon veg stock concentrate
- 80 grams oyster sauce
- 2 tbs soy sauce
- 350 grams cabbage shredded
- 350 grams Singapore noodles or thin hokkien noodles
Instructions
- Place the garlic and brown onion into the Thermomix bowl and chop on Speed 6 for 5 seconds.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the carrot and mix for 4 seconds, speed 5.
- Add the minced ginger and the oil and Saute for 4 minutes, Varoma, Speed 2 Reverse.
- Add the beef mince and cook for 4 minutes, Varoma, Speed 2 Reverse.
- Mix the cornflour and water together until no lumps remain. Add the cornflour mixture, curry powder, vegetable stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce and the cabbage to the bowl.
- Cook for 4 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 1 Reverse (you'll need to use the spatula to push the cabbage down).
- Place the noodles into the ThermoServer and add the cooked meat mixture. Leave for 15 minutes.
- Gently stir through the noodles (which will have now cooked) and divide between serving bowls. Serve with a little extra soy sauce, sesame seeds or chopped peanuts.
Angela says
Hello!
I doubled all the sauce ingredients (except the water which I kept at 300ml), cooked the sauce for 4mins on 100 degrees and cooked the meat and veg in the frypan. Added the thick sauce, stirred in noodles and it was delicious - thank you 🙏
Keely says
Delicious, easy to make and a new family favourite ?
Chez says
Can I use this recipe (Chow Mein) in a TM31 please.
Lucy Mathieson says
Absolutely - just make sure you don't fill past the max line. xx
Holli says
I've tried a few chow mein recipes but never been able to replicate the stove top recipe in the thermo. This one has come very close! I think next time I will use a tin of tomatoes as an alternative to the water and I did have to cook it for 4 more minutes as the cabbage wasn't cooked through (I like chunky cabbage) thank you, will make again.
Lucy Mathieson says
Thank you so much xx
Alice says
I found it wasn’t great...
Mince meat was ground up so much that it tasted like gritty dirt. The cabbage also needed cooking for longer like another person mentioned (even though I chopped it finely). Despite this, the flavour was great. I think next time I would use this recipe on the stove.
Bronwyn says
Carrots were a little hard and cabbage needed a little extra cooking but the taste was awesome. Any suggestions on how I could soften and cook the cabbage more.
Lucy Mathieson says
Hi Bronwyn, if you'd like the cabbage to be softer, I would chop it more finely. Hope that helps! xx
Alice Gadijean says
Hi!
I was just looking for a yummy recipe to use the rest of defrosted beef mince my husband used to cook Pho. I gave this recipe a try, just skipping the noodles and using zucchini instead of cabbage.
I think I added more water, so it looked more like a sauce and we really loved to have it on our rice.
We both really enjoyed the taste of it and I like the flexibility of the recipe - I can think of a hundred ways of cooking it with other ingredients.
For sure, this recipe will be one of our favorites. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Lauren Matheson says
Hi Alice, Oh thank you so much, you've made or day! I love the idea of using zucchini instead of noodles and will definitely try that. We really appreciate your feedback, thank you xx
Naomi Nation says
Not bad...can understand why it's a family comfort food, I love that it is one pot....I used kangaroo mince...won't eat beef for climate change reasons...roo is richer than beef, so added more curry powder...definitely a recipe to be relied upon...will add red capsicum, and likely tomato and see how it goes...used spring onion...my stomach disagrees with strong onions without caramelising.
Lauren Matheson says
We're glad you enjoyed it Naomi, your substitutions sound great 🙂
Maureen says
Thoroughly enjoyed this recipe thx, as did
my husband. This will be on regular rotation for sure! It's very flexible, hot or mild to taste, and so filling. Thx for this great version.
Lucy says
Yay! I'm thrilled to hear that!!
Narissa says
My husband has always turned his nose up at chow mein, but just said how awesome this dish is....my nearly 3 year old fussy eater also ate a whole serve despite me thinking she wouldnt as it was a bit spicy (which I love) tbanks for a great recipe!
Lucy says
That is SO great to hear! Thank you for your lovely feedback!
Alice says
This was awesome. The kids and I loved it!
Lucy says
So glad you liked it!! x
Shelley B says
Another delicious meal, thank you so much ladies ? Simple to follow, easy to make (& and easy to devour ??)
Lauren says
Oh thanks so much Shelley, we're so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Gai says
Wow fantastic easy mid week dinner
Lauren says
Thanks Gai, we hope you enjoy it.
Jussi says
This was really yummy. My husband and toddler devoured it! After letting it sit for 10 mins in the thermoserver, it was definitely thickened... probably a little too much so I will probably do as you suggested and add a little more water next time. Really delicious and easy to make. Thanks very much.
Lucy says
Fantastic!!! So glad you and your family enjoyed it! xx
Kat - The Organised Housewife says
Ooh i just love Chow Mein! I will have to give it a try in my thermomix.