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Pat's Savory Chop Suey 🍽️🥢

This hearty and flavorful Chop Suey recipe is a great way to enjoy tender meat and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce. It's an easy and satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Pair it with hot rice or Chinese noodles for a delicious, belly-warming experience! 🍚🍜

Ingredients

For the Base

3 lbs pork (or beef) chop suey meat, cut into small pieces
¾ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons molasses
Cornstarch (for thickening)
1 medium-large onion, chopped
Water (enough to cover the meat)

For the Vegetables

2 cups canned or frozen mixed vegetables (your choice!)
Tip: If using frozen pea pods, add them just before serving for the best texture.

Instructions

In a large pot or skillet, brown the meat and chopped onion over high heat until the meat is fully cooked and the onion is tender.
Once browned, add enough water to the pot to cover the meat. Bring to a simmer and cook for approximately 2 hours until the meat is very tender.

🔥 Cooking the meat low and slow is key to achieving tenderness; it allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
After the meat is tender, stir in the soy sauce and molasses for that perfect savory-sweet balance.
To thicken your sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry. Gradually add it to the sauce, stirring until your desired thickness is reached.
Add your choice of vegetables to the pot and heat through for about 15 minutes.

🥦 Fresh vegetables can also be used! Just chop and add them during the last 10 minutes of cooking for a vibrant touch.
Serve over hot rice or Chinese noodles for a complete meal!

Variations

Vegetarian Version: Substitute meat with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based twist! Marinate them in soy sauce for extra flavor. 🍲
Spicy Kick: Add crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce for a spicy version. Adjust to your heat preference! 🌶️
Add Flavor: Toss in garlic and ginger when browning the meat to add more depth to the flavor profile! 🧄🧀
Quick Cooking: For a rapid option, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw meat—just heat through and add sauce!

Enjoy this delightful eastern classic that will warm your heart and fill your belly! 🥰🥡

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Here's the text from the image: --- **CHOP SUEY** 3 lbs. pork (or beef) chop suey meat ¾ cup soy sauce 3 tbls. molasses Cornstarch Canned or frozen vegetable of choice 1 medium-large onion, chopped Brown meat and onion over high heat. Add enough water to cover well; simmer approximately 2 hours (until meat is very tender). Add soy sauce and molasses. Thicken to desired consistency. Add vegetable(s) and heat through (about 15 minutes). If frozen pea pods are used, do not add until just before serving. Serve over hot rice or Chinese noodles. Pat McCarty --- **Page 177**

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# Pat's Savory Chop Suey 🍽️🥢 This hearty and flavorful Chop Suey recipe is a great way to enjoy tender meat and fresh vegetables in a savory sauce. It's an easy and satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Pair it with hot rice or Chinese noodles for a delicious, belly-warming experience! 🍚🍜 ## Ingredients ### For the Base - 3 lbs pork (or beef) chop suey meat, cut into small pieces - ¾ cup soy sauce - 3 tablespoons molasses - Cornstarch (for thickening) - 1 medium-large onion, chopped - Water (enough to cover the meat) ### For the Vegetables - 2 cups canned or frozen mixed vegetables (your choice!) - **Tip**: If using frozen pea pods, add them just before serving for the best texture. ## Instructions 1. In a large pot or skillet, brown the meat and chopped onion over high heat until the meat is fully cooked and the onion is tender. 2. Once browned, add enough water to the pot to cover the meat. Bring to a simmer and cook for approximately 2 hours until the meat is very tender. > 🔥 Cooking the meat low and slow is key to achieving tenderness; it allows the flavors to meld beautifully. 3. After the meat is tender, stir in the soy sauce and molasses for that perfect savory-sweet balance. 4. To thicken your sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little cold water to create a slurry. Gradually add it to the sauce, stirring until your desired thickness is reached. 5. Add your choice of vegetables to the pot and heat through for about 15 minutes. > 🥦 Fresh vegetables can also be used! Just chop and add them during the last 10 minutes of cooking for a vibrant touch. 6. Serve over hot rice or Chinese noodles for a complete meal! ## Variations - **Vegetarian Version**: Substitute meat with tofu or tempeh for a plant-based twist! Marinate them in soy sauce for extra flavor. 🍲 - **Spicy Kick**: Add crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the sauce for a spicy version. Adjust to your heat preference! 🌶️ - **Add Flavor**: Toss in garlic and ginger when browning the meat to add more depth to the flavor profile! 🧄🧀 - **Quick Cooking**: For a rapid option, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw meat—just heat through and add sauce! Enjoy this delightful eastern classic that will warm your heart and fill your belly! 🥰🥡

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Pat's Chop Suey

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