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Chow Mein Your Choice Of Meat Recipe

Whip up this incredibly flavorful Chow Mein in just 30 minutes! This recipe is incredibly versatile – use leftover cooked meat (chicken, beef, pork – about 2 cups) or ground beef. Customize it to your liking! We skip the mushrooms for allergy-friendliness, but feel free to add them if you enjoy them. Serve over fluffy rice or crispy chow mein noodles for a complete meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 192.1 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chow Mein Your Choice Of Meat

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How to Make Chow Mein Your Choice Of Meat

  1. Brown the meat in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the water, soy sauce, bouillon cube, celery, onion, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts to the skillet.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the meat mixture.
  7. Cook until the sauce thickens and the mixture boils, about 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook.
  8. Serve hot over cooked rice or chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

8g

Carbs

6g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Drinks & Cocktails Poultry Chicken Recipes Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes Pork Recipes Asian Chinese American Healthy One Pot Meals

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Lactose 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Main Dish Beef Vegetables Low Fat Dietary One Dish Meal Gluten Free Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Egg Free Healthy 2 Ground Beef Free Of Something Low In Something Meat Onions