Chinese Chop Suey Recipe

Quick & Easy One-Pan Chinese Chop Suey Recipe! This comforting family-friendly dinner is ready in under an hour. Savory ground beef, crisp celery, and a rich soy sauce broth come together for a delicious meal served open-faced on hamburger buns. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 395.4 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 2.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chinese Chop Suey

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How to Make Chinese Chop Suey

  1. Brown 1 lb ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
  3. Thinly slice 1 large bunch of celery, including the leaves.
  4. Add 2 cups beef broth and the sliced celery to the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the celery is tender-crisp.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or brown sugar as needed.
  8. Serve the chop suey hot, spooned generously over toasted hamburger buns. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

33g

Carbs

8g