MANDARIN BEEF SKILLET

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I've served this recipe with great success at many community gatherings. It's also a favorite of the family. Everyone likes its savory sweet flavor.-Elaine Healy, Gobles, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges
1-1/2 cups water, divided
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain the oranges, reserving syrup. Add syrup to the meat mixture; set oranges aside. Stir in 1 cup of water, soy sauce and ginger. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the celery, pepper, water chestnuts and mushrooms. Cover and cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Serve over rice. Garnish with the oranges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.