Chinese Beef Casserole

Name: Chinese Beef Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, undrained; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Crispy chow mein noodles top this twist on chop suey that’s sure to be a family favorite. Willie DeWaard - Coralville, IA

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, undrained
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 can (5 ounces) chow mein noodles

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the soup, bean sprouts, soy sauce and pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in rice and water chestnuts.
Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; stir in peas and sprinkle with noodles. Bake until heated through, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 461 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1233mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein.

Crispy chow mein noodles top this twist on chop suey that’s sure to be a family favorite. Willie DeWaard - Coralville, IA

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