Description
This old-fashioned ground beef chop suey is a comforting and easy family favorite, packed with wholesome veggies and nostalgic flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 large stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, any color, chopped
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Serving options: steamed rice or chow mein noodles
Instructions
- Brown Ground Beef: Cook 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and shredded cabbage to the pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until tender-crisp.
- Whisk Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 cup beef broth, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Ladle hot chop suey over steamed white rice, brown rice, or noodles.
Notes
Do not overcook vegetables; they should remain tender-crisp. Ensure cornstarch is fully dissolved to avoid a lumpy sauce. For a low-carb alternative, serve over cauliflower rice, or add extra vegetables like mushrooms or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (about 250 g)
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, ground beef, chop suey, weeknight, meal prep, wholesome, family favorite