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Chop Suey (Quick & Easy)

From the Kitchen of:  Tap

Soy sauce marinade adds authentic Chinese flavour to this prize winning dish.

Makes 6 - 8 servings

2	C	Leftover roast pork, beef or chicken, turkey
3	tbsp	Soy sauce
1	tbsp	Brown sugar
4	tbsp	Salad oil
3	med.	Onions, sliced
2	cloves	Garlic, minced
2	C	Sliced celery
1		Green pepper, cut in strips
1	C	Sliced fresh or drained canned mushrooms
1	C	Water
2	tbsp	Cornstarch
1/2	tsp	Salt
3/4	tsp.	Seasoned salt
1/4	tsp.	Pepper
1	20-oz. can	Bean sprouts rinsed and drained or 2 cups fresh

• Slice meat thinly using one or two kinds (all 3 kinds). Combine soy sauce and sugar with the meat and stir together. Let stand for about 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet or electric fry pan and add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2 or 3 minutes on low heat and add the meat and soy marinade. Stir, cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
• Add vegetables and stir together. Add the water mixed smoothly with cornstarch, salts and pepper. (If using canned mushrooms, drain and measure juice adding water to make 1 cup.) Add bean sprouts. Stir and cover. Cook 5 minutes.