Chow Mein Noodle Tuna Sauce Recipe

Name: Chow Mein Noodle Tuna Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, do not drain liquid; 1 (12 ounce) packagechopped broccoli or 1 ½ cups chopped fresh broccoli; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup diced onion; 3 large carrots, chopped or 3 large carrots, grated; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped, do not drain liquid; 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, stems & pieces with liquid; 1 (3 ounce) canmild green chili peppers, diced (optional) or ⅛ cup diced jalapeno pepper (optional); 1 green tomato, chopped (optional); ¾ cup evaporated milk; cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup water; ½ teaspoon salt or ½ teaspoon salt substitute; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup water; Pam cooking spray; 6 -8 cups chow mein noodles, warmed

Servings: persons

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, do not drain liquid
1 (12 ounce) packagechopped broccoli or 1 ½ cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced onion
3 large carrots, chopped or 3 large carrots, grated
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped, do not drain liquid
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, stems & pieces with liquid
1 (3 ounce) canmild green chili peppers, diced (optional) or ⅛ cup diced jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 green tomato, chopped (optional)
¾ cup evaporated milk
cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt or ½ teaspoon salt substitute
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup water
Pam cooking spray
6 -8 cups chow mein noodles, warmed

1
Put the tuna with the water in the crockpot or greased 4 quart casserole.
2
Chop or grate all the vegetables and add with liquids in the cans.
3
Add soup, water and milk.
4
Stir to mix soup in with tuna and vegetables and mushrooms.
5
You may add any additional chopped vegetables or delete any that you wish.
6
If you delete make sure you additional amount of a vegetable that you like.
7
Note:.
8
Jalapeno peppers will make the sauce very hot,it seems to intensify in milk bases.
9
Set oven 325* or Crockpot High.
10
Bake 1 1/2 hours, stirring once or twice, covered.
11
Crockpot: About 3 to 4 hours.
12
Mix cornstarch with water, stir in the last 1/2 hour of cooking time.
13
Stir once more just before serving.
14
Serve over chow mein noodles or egg noodles.
15
Cooking time is for oven baked casserole.
16
Personally, I love chopped green tomatoes in this but everyone has their own personal tastes.

762

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water, do not drain liquid, 1 (12 ounce) packagechopped broccoli or 1 ½ cups chopped fresh broccoli, 1 cup diced celery, 1 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Chow Mein Noodle Tuna Sauce falls under the Seafood 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 Noodle Tuna Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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