Chines Food

Broccoli Beef Lo Mein:

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup bean sprouts
• 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 6 ounces vermicelli or thin spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 2 to 3 cups broccoli florets, cooked
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce, optional
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Add bean sprouts, mushrooms and water chestnuts. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the vermicelli, broccoli, soy sauce, oyster sauce if desired and ginger; toss to coat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Sweet Orange Chicken

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up and skin removed
• 2/3 cup orange marmalade
• 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
• Hot cooked rice or rice noodles, optional

Directions

1. Place flour in a dish or bowl; add chicken, a few pieces at a time, tossing to coat. Place in a 3-qt. slow cooker.
2. In a small bowl, combine the orange marmalade, barbecue sauce, soy sauce and ginger; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken juices run clear, 6-8 hours. Serve with rice or noodles if desired