Chow Mein Chop Suey Recipe

Name: Chow Mein Chop Suey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 5 pieces pork steaks, sliced in 2-inch strips; 6 carrots, French-cut; 1 1/2 lb. string beans, French-cut; 3 medium onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 ginger, crushed (about 2 inches long); 2 pkg. Hula brand Samin; 1 pkg. dried mushrooms, soaked until soft and sliced; salt and pepper to taste; shoyu sauce and cornstarch; sesame seed or olive oil

Servings: persons

4 to 5 pieces pork steaks, sliced in 2-inch strips
6 carrots, French-cut
1 1/2 lb. string beans, French-cut
3 medium onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 ginger, crushed (about 2 inches long)
2 pkg. Hula brand Samin
1 pkg. dried mushrooms, soaked until soft and sliced
salt and pepper to taste
shoyu sauce and cornstarch
sesame seed or olive oil

1
Boil Samin with 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings until done. Rinse in cold water and drain.
2
Samin should be separated and set aside.
3
Brown strips of pork steaks, including bones (for flavor). Add carrots and water, covering carrots, cooking about 15 minutes on medium heat, then add string beans and mushrooms.
4
Cook another 15 minutes, then add onions last, about 10 minutes.
5
Add more water to cover vegetables and simmer about 10 minutes.
6
Mix shoyu and cornstarch to make gravy (slightly thick); set aside on low heat.
7
Saute Samin in sesame seed or olive oil until lightly browned.
8
Spread Samin on platter and pour chop suey over.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 5 pieces pork steaks, sliced in 2-inch strips, 6 carrots, French-cut, 1 1/2 lb. string beans, French-cut, 3 medium onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick, and more.

Yes, Chow Mein Chop Suey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chow Mein Chop Suey

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Variations & substitutions

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