In a large frying pan or wok, cook the onion for a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a futher minute. Add the beef mince and cook until brown.
Add carrot and cabbage and cook until starting to soften.
Add chicken stock powder, curry powder and hot water. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, add noodles and cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until the chow mein mixture has thickened and the noodles are cooked.