Name: Ground Beef Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
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

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 and tasty, and the leftovers are wonderful. —Ann Nolte, Riverview, Florida

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

Instructions

1 Cook rice according to package directions.

2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; crumble beef; 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.

3 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.