Beef Chow Mein Recipe

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“My grandma used to make a fabulous chop suey with pork, but I found this recipe that uses ground beef and has the same flavor. It’s quick, tasty and wonderful as leftovers.” —Ann Nolte, Tampa, Florida

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Beef Chow Mein Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 5 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) pimientos, drained and diced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Directions

  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the broth, celery, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, mushrooms, pimientos, soy sauce and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup chow mein with 3/4 cup rice equals 358 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 963 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Beef Chow Mein in Simple & Delicious June/July 2011, p28

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by mrsvette

Easy yes but pretty bland. There are leftovers and will try to add some more spices and veggies to it.


Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by Mz T

It is a tasty, simple recipe to throw together for dinner. The family enjoyed it.


Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2011 by scrapo

Next time might add a bit more soy sauce and maybe some red pepper flakes to give it some more spice.

 
 
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