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
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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