Chop Suey

Chop suey is quick and easy to make with tender diced pork quickly sautéed with crisp mixed vegetables and bean sprouts in a thick brown sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup shortening
• 1.5 cups diced pork loin
• 0.33300000429153 cup cold water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet over medium-high meat. Add pork and sear until it turns white.

Step 3

Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in celery, hot water, salt, and pepper. Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add sprouts and bring mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Combine cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.

Step 6

Add to skillet mixture and cook until thickened to desired consistency, about 5 minutes.