Chop Suey

Name: Chop Suey
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup shortening; 1.5 cups diced pork loin; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup hot water; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed; 0.33300000429153 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar

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This chop suey is fast and easy to make. My mother always made this recipe; we love it as-is, but you can substitute a can of Chinese mixed vegetables for the bean sprouts if you want more color and texture. If desired, serve over hot rice and top with chow mein noodles and soy sauce.

Recipe by D Kosko

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

¼ cup shortening
1 ½ cups diced pork loin
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup hot water
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
⅓ cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet over medium-high meat. Add pork and sear until it turns white. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
Stir in celery, hot water, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add sprouts and bring mixture to a boil.
Combine cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Add to skillet mixture and cook until thickened to desired consistency, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270	Calories
18g	Fat
12g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	22%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 803mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 21mg	106%
Calcium 40mg	3%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 331mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.