This chop suey is fast and easy to make. My mother always made this recipe; we love it as-is, but you can substitute a can of Chinese mixed vegetables for the bean sprouts if you want more color and texture. If desired, serve over hot rice and top with chow mein noodles and soy sauce.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup shortening
- 1 ½ cups diced pork loin
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet over medium-high meat. Add pork and sear until it turns white. Add onion and saut? for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in celery, hot water, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add sprouts and bring mixture to a boil.
Step 3
Combine cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Add to skillet mixture and cook until thickened to desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 270 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat18g | 22% |
Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
Cholesterol39mg | 13% |
Sodium803mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C21mg | 106% |
Calcium40mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium331mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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