hamburg chow mein quick and easy

Hanson, MA
Updated on Jun 1, 2011

This recipe used to be on the back of a rice box many years ago. Its very adaptable to adding your favorite chinese veggies, sometimes I add sliced mushrooms, etc. My family has always loved it and over rice with chinese noodles its really good and quick!!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield family

Ingredients

  • 1 pound hamburg
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 3-4 sticks of celery (chopped)
  • 1 can bean sprouts
  • 1 can sliced or whole chestnuts
  • 1 can sliced mushrooms or peas
  • SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon gravy master
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • - topping 1 can chow mein noodles
  • I ADJUST THIS SAUCE BY ADDING MORE SOY SAUCE AND WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE TO GIVE IT A LITTLE KICK AS THEY SAY.

How To Make hamburg chow mein quick and easy

  • Step 1
    Fry hamburg in large skillet ~ drain grease if needed. Pour water in and add chopped celery and onion ~cover ~ let simmer til tender (10-15 Min)
  • Step 2
    Add canned bean sprouts and canned sliced or whole chestnuts that have been drained and rinsed under cold water then add to pan and heat til hot. (can also add canned mushrooms, whole or sliced)
  • Step 3
    Sauce: mix all ingredients together and stir as you add to hamburg ~ add more water as needed. (I add more soy sauce and worcestershire sauce to give it more zip)
  • Step 4
    Pour all over boiled Rice (around 2 cups) and top with chow mein noodles. QUICK & EASY !!!!!

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Keyword: #rice
Keyword: #easy
Keyword: #Hamburg
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Bake
Culture: Chinese

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