PORK, BEEF OR CHICKEN CHOP SUEY

Pork, Beef or Chicken Chop Suey image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon corn syrup or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 cups cooked beef or 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into thin slices
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water (can use chicken broth also, make certain that it is cold or it will not mix with the cornstarch)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced (can use green)
3 celery ribs, diced
2 cups canned mushroom slices, well drained
salt and pepper (I just use one or two cans for this)
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
green onion, finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl combine soy sauce, corn syrup (or brown sugar) and mix together with the cooked meat; let stand for 30 minutes.
Mix/whisk the cornstarch with cold water (or COLD chicken broth) and set aside.
Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet until hot.
Add in onions slices; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add in garlic and sliced vegetables; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add in the meat mixture; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Add in the cornstarch mixture; stir for 2 minutes.
Add in the bean sprouts and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, and
Add in more soy sauce if desired.
Transfer to a large bowl sprinkle with chopped green onions if desired.
Serve with rice.