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Beef or Pork Chow Mein

We infuse this recipe with the sweet flavors of pineapple, the savory taste of soy sauce, a variety of vegetables, and a lot more ingredients that will make your mouth buzz.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Cups Celery Diced
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Can (16 Ounces) Mixed Chinese Vegetables Drained
  • 1 Can (16 Ounces) Bean Sprouts Drained
  • 1 Can (4 Ounces) Sliced Mushrooms Drained
  • 1 Can (13½ Ounces) Pineapple Tidbits or Chunks
  • 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2-3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 Can (16 Ounces) Whole Baby Corn
  • 1 Can (Bag) Chow Mein Noodles

Instructions
 

  • Cook meat and onion in butter until lightly browned.
  • Add salt, celery, and 1 cup of water to the meat and onions.
  • Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until celery is crisp but soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Drain pineapple, reserving ¼ cup of juice
  • To your meat mixture, add Chinese vegetables, bean sprouts, mushrooms, pineapple, and baby corn. Cook until hot.
  • In a seperate bowl, combine 2 tablespoons water and cornstartch.Stir in soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice. Add to meat mixture.
  • Cook until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Serve hot with cooked rice or chow mein noodles.

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