Old Fashioned Beef Chop Suey Recipe
Beef Chop Suey is a delicious Chinese-American dish that originated in the The Old-Fashioned restaurant in Madison, Wisconsin. This classic restaurant favorite has been given an update with more savory flavors, which makes it perfect for a tasty weeknight dinner or even a fancy Sunday brunch.
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Servings: 8 people
Calories: 408kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Beef and Mushroom Mix:
- 3 pounds of cubed beef
- 16 ounces of canned mushrooms
- 16 ounces of water chestnuts sliced
- 6 cups of sliced celery
- 2 diced onions
Soy Sauce Infusion:
- 1/2 cup of low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of dark molasses
Rice Base:
- 2 cups of long-grain white rice
Thickening Agent:
- 2 teaspoons of all-purpose or bread flour
Seasonings:
- Salt and pepper precisely measured to taste
Shortening for Cooking:
- 6 teaspoons of shortening
Garnish and Texture:
- Fresh bean sprouts
- Chow mein noodles for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the shortening over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion and celery to the pan and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and molasses and reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the mushrooms, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, and reserved mushroom liquid. Simmer over low heat until the meat is cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the beef chop suey over cooked white rice and sprinkle with chow mein noodles. Drizzle with a bit of extra soy sauce to taste, if desired.
Notes
- If you want to add an extra depth of flavor, try adding a few tbsp of hoisin or oyster sauce to the dish.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of dried red pepper flakes to the dish when cooking the vegetables.
- Add some crunch and color to your dish by topping with freshly chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
- If you want to make this dish even heartier, add cooked noodles or cubed potatoes.
- If you don't have any chow mein noodles, try topping with crushed potato chips or crispy fried onion rings instead.