Clara’s Ground Beef Chop Suey Recipe
๐ Total Time: 45 minutes
๐ Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rice |
| 3 | Celery Stalks |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 2 slices | Bacon |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 lb | Ground Beef |
| 1 can | Diced Tomatoes |
| 1 cup | Bean Sprouts |
| 1 cup | Mushrooms |
| Soy Sauce | |
| Pepper |
๐ช Instructions:
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Prepare Rice and Celery:
- Cook rice and celery together in water until done, usually takes about 20 minutes; then drain and set aside.
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Fry Bacon:
- Dice bacon and fry it until crispy. Once done, remove the bacon from the pan, but leave the flavorful grease behind.
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Cook Onion and Ground Beef:
- In the same pan with the bacon grease, fry the onion and ground beef until they are cooked through. Once done, drain any excess grease.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a large pot, combine the cooked rice and celery, crispy bacon, cooked onion and ground beef mixture, diced tomatoes, bean sprouts, and mushrooms.
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Simmer:
- Allow the combined ingredients to simmer together until hot, which typically takes about 15 minutes. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Season to Taste:
- Add soy sauce and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preferences.
This recipe holds a special place in the heart of Clara’s family, passed down through generations. The simplicity of its ingredients combined with the rich flavors it produces makes it a beloved comfort dish for any occasion. Whether enjoyed on a cozy family night or shared with friends, Clara’s Ground Beef Chop Suey is sure to delight and honor her memory with every delicious bite.
