Barbara's Savory Chow Mein 🍜🥢

Get ready to indulge in a hearty and satisfying dish that's sure to please everyone at the table! This chow mein recipe combines tender meat, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend family gathering. Serve it over noodles or rice for a complete meal that warms the soul!

Ingredients

For the stir-fry

1/4 cup margarine
2-3 cups lean beef or pork, cut into strips
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 can (15 oz) Chinese mixed vegetables, drained

For the thickening sauce

2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce

Instructions

In a large skillet or wok, melt the margarine over medium heat.
Add the meat strips and brown them thoroughly.
After about 5 minutes, toss in the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

🔥 Pro tip: Browning the meat adds depth of flavor while the onions soften the dish with their sweetness.

Stir in the chopped celery, salt, pepper, and hot water.
Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
Once the meat is cooked, add the drained Chinese vegetables and bring to a boil.
For the thickening sauce, mix the cold water, cornstarch, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth, then add it to the skillet right before serving.

🥢 This thickening sauce is what brings everything together, giving your chow mein that classic consistency! Adjust the thickness to your liking by adding more or less cornstarch.

Serve over warm chow mein noodles or fluffy rice.

Serving Suggestions

Pair it with: Egg rolls or spring rolls for an authentic Chinese feast!
Add a kick: Toss in some sliced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for extra heat! 🌶️

Variations

Vegetarian/Vegan: Substitute the meat with tofu or tempeh and use plant-based margarine. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for a colorful stir-fry.
Spicy: Add a teaspoon of sriracha or chili paste to the meat mixture for a spicy twist.
Low-carb: Serve this dish over cauliflower rice instead of traditional noodles or rice for a healthier alternative.

Enjoy your homemade chow mein that's bursting with flavor and ready to impress your loved ones! 🍽️💕

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Here's the text from the image: ``` CHOW MEIN 1/4 cup margarine 2 or 3 cups lean beef or pork, cut in strips 1 cup finely cut onion 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 cup cut celery 1 1/2 cup hot water 1 can Chinese vegetables Brown meat in margarine, add onions and fry for about 5 minutes. Add celery, salt, pepper and water. Cover and cook until meat is tender (about 30 minutes). Add drained vegetables and cook to boiling point. Add thickening just before serving. Thickening: 2 tablespoons cold water, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce Serve over chow mein noodles or rice. Serves 4. Barbara Handschin ```

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# Barbara's Savory Chow Mein 🍜🥢 Get ready to indulge in a hearty and satisfying dish that's sure to please everyone at the table! This chow mein recipe combines tender meat, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful sauce. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend family gathering. Serve it over noodles or rice for a complete meal that warms the soul! ## Ingredients ### For the stir-fry - 1/4 cup margarine - 2-3 cups lean beef or pork, cut into strips - 1 cup finely chopped onion - 1 tsp salt - 1/8 tsp pepper - 1 cup chopped celery - 1 1/2 cups hot water - 1 can (15 oz) Chinese mixed vegetables, drained ### For the thickening sauce - 2 tablespoons cold water - 2 tablespoons cornstarch - 2 teaspoons soy sauce ## Instructions 1. In a large skillet or wok, melt the margarine over medium heat. 2. Add the meat strips and brown them thoroughly. 3. After about 5 minutes, toss in the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. > 🔥 Pro tip: Browning the meat adds depth of flavor while the onions soften the dish with their sweetness. 4. Stir in the chopped celery, salt, pepper, and hot water. 5. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender. 6. Once the meat is cooked, add the drained Chinese vegetables and bring to a boil. 7. For the thickening sauce, mix the cold water, cornstarch, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth, then add it to the skillet right before serving. > 🥢 This thickening sauce is what brings everything together, giving your chow mein that classic consistency! Adjust the thickness to your liking by adding more or less cornstarch. 8. Serve over warm chow mein noodles or fluffy rice. ## Serving Suggestions - **Pair it with:** Egg rolls or spring rolls for an authentic Chinese feast! - **Add a kick:** Toss in some sliced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for extra heat! 🌶️ ## Variations - **Vegetarian/Vegan:** Substitute the meat with tofu or tempeh and use plant-based margarine. Add extra veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms for a colorful stir-fry. - **Spicy:** Add a teaspoon of sriracha or chili paste to the meat mixture for a spicy twist. - **Low-carb:** Serve this dish over cauliflower rice instead of traditional noodles or rice for a healthier alternative. Enjoy your homemade chow mein that's bursting with flavor and ready to impress your loved ones! 🍽️💕

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Barbara's Chow Mein

Gallagher Kitchen