Chop Suey

Name: Chop Suey
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups diced pork loin; 1 cup diced onion; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup hot water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon white sugar

⏱️ Ready in 45 min 🥄 Prep 25 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 11 views

This is the fast and easy chop suey recipe that my mother always made, and we love it 'as is', but you could substitute a can of Chinese mixed vegetables for the bean sprouts if you like more color and texture. Serve over hot rice, topped with chow mein noodles and soy sauce, if desired.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 25 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17.5g 22%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 803mg 35%

Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g 9%

Total Sugars 3.8g

Protein 16.4g 33%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet.

Sear pork until it turns white, then add onion and saute for 5 minutes.

Add celery, hot water, salt and pepper.

Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add sprouts and heat to boiling.

In a small bowl combine the cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce and sugar.

Mix together and add to skillet mixture.

Cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened to taste.