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Beef Chow Mein Skillet Recipe

When her family craves an Asian-style meal, LaVonne Hegland of St. Michael, Minnesota pulls out this easy one-dish recipe.

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Beef Chow Mein Skillet Recipe

Yield: 4 Servings

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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 large onion, chopped
3 cups chopped celery
1 package (8 ounces) fresh mushrooms, quartered
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice
1 cup chow mein noodles

In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the celery, mushrooms, water, water chestnuts, soy sauce, brown sugar, bouillon granules, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice if desired. Top with chow mein noodles. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Beef Chow Mein Skillet in Light & Tasty February/March 2004, p19