Chow Mein

Name: Chow Mein
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. celery strips; 1 large onion, cut into small wedges; 1 c. pepper strips; 1 clove garlic; 2 Tbsp. oil; 3/4 to 1 lb. ground beef; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 1/3 c. water; 2 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 1/2 c. instant rice; 1/2 tsp. salt

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. celery strips
1 large onion, cut into small wedges
1 c. pepper strips
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp. oil
3/4 to 1 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/3 c. water
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. instant rice
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Saute first four ingredients in oil.
2

Remove from the saute pan.
3

Then brown the ground beef with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Drain off any fat.
4

Combine cornstarch with water.
5

Mix with soy sauce.
6

Add to meat and vegetables.
7

Cook and stir until thickened. Move mixture to the side of the pan.
8

Add boiling water and instant rice; add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
9

Cover and remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
10

Fluff with fork; then serve.