Description
A classic and flavorful Chop Suey recipe that is quick and easy to make. This Chinese-American dish features a delicious mix of meat, vegetables, and savory sauces, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless pork or chicken, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup celery, diagonally sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat oil in a skillet, cook pork/chicken until browned, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté garlic and onion, add celery, carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms, cook until tender.
- Combine Ingredients: Return meat to the pan, add bean sprouts, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and broth. Simmer, then thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can use tofu or shrimp instead of meat for variations.
- Customize with bell peppers or snow peas.
- Great for using up leftover vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
