Recipe: Easy Chop Suey (crockpot)

Easy Chop Suey

1 pound chow mein meat
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup water
3 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables
Crisp chow mein noodles, if desired

Spray inside of 4 to 5 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Break meat into large pieces in 12 inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in onion and celery. Cook about 5 minutes longer or until meat is brown; drain.

Stir in remaining ingredients, except vegetables. Spoon into slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Stir in vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Serve with crisp chow mein noodles.

Servings: 4-6