Easy Chow Mein

Name: Easy Chow Mein
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 bunch celery, sliced; 2 cans (14 ounces each) Chinese vegetables, drained; 2 envelopes brown gravy mix; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Hot cooked egg noodles or rice

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Easy chow mein is protein rich and packed with veggies. Feel free to follow this recipe as is or improvise, according to your preferences.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch celery, sliced
2 cans (14 ounces each) Chinese vegetables, drained
2 envelopes brown gravy mix
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Hot cooked egg noodles or rice

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the celery, Chinese vegetables, gravy mix and soy sauce. Cover and cook on low until celery is tender, 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without noodles): 361 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 897mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.

Some years ago, our daughter welcomed me home from a hospital stay with this easy Asian dish and a copy of the recipe. Now I freeze leftovers for fast future meals. —Kay Bade, Mitchell, South Dakota

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