Chow Mein

Directions

1. 1
   Cut meat into thin strips; brown lightly in oil.
2. 2
   Add onion, water and seasonings (including bouillon cubes).
3. 3
   Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes or until meat is almost tender.
4. 4
   Add celery, bean sprouts and mushrooms. Cook 3 minutes, covered tightly.
5. 5
   Make paste of cornstarch and water.
6. 6
   Stir into meat and vegetable mixture.
7. 7
   Continue to stir gently until mixture is thickened, about 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Serve on Chinese noodles.
9. 9
   Yield: 8 servings. Carbohydrate 15 g, protein 15 g, fat 16 g, calories 264.
10. 10
    One serving = 1 bread starch exchange, 2 meat low-fat exchange, 2 fat exchange.
11. 11
    One-half cup Chinese noodles = 1 bread starch exchange, 1 fat exchange.