Beef Chow Mein

1 Marinate the beef. Add the thinly sliced beef to a bowl with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Toss until evenly coated and let it sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2 Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
3 Cook the chow mein noodles according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
4 Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil followed by the beef. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and just cooked through. Transfer the beef to a plate.
5 In the same pan, add the onion, carrots, and cabbage. Stir-fry for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened but still have a little crunch. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
6 Add the cooked noodles and beef back into the pan. Pour the chow mein sauce over everything. Toss well and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the noodles are evenly coated and the sauce has slightly thickened. Add the green onions and give everything one final toss.