Cashew Pork Chow Mein

Dinner ready in 35 minutes! Stir-fry pork with vegetables and cashew and serve over noodles for a hearty meal - perfect if you love Asian cuisine.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

servings

lb. pork chow mein meat

1 1/2

cups sliced celery

cup thinly sliced carrots

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/2

cup chopped red or green bell pepper

3/4

cup chicken broth

3/4

cup purchased stir-fry sauce

teaspoons sugar

tablespoons water

teaspoons cornstarch

(5-oz.) pkg. uncooked Chinese noodles

1/2

cup salted cashew halves

Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add chow mein meat; cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add celery, carrots, onion and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add broth, stir-fry sauce and sugar; stir to mix. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet; cook and stir until thickened.
Meanwhile, cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package.
Serve pork mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with cashews.

Makes 4 servings

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Ingredient Info

Chinese noodles are similar to ramen noodles; look for them in the grocery store in the Asian foods section.

Ingredient Substitutions

Try ground turkey or chicken in place of the pork.

Ramen noodles, egg noodles or angel hair pasta can be used in place of the Chinese noodles.

Kitchen Tips

To streamline the recipe, use frozen chopped bell pepper and onion, or try a purchased vegetable mixture for stir-fry.

Stir-fry sauces vary in flavor; after chow mein is finished cooking, taste it for seasoning and add a bit more sugar if desired.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 565

(Calories from Fat 225),

Total Fat 25g

(Saturated Fat 8g,),

Cholesterol 70mg;
Sodium 2600mg;
Total Carbohydrate 53g

(Dietary Fiber 4g,
Sugars 15g),

Protein 32g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

3 1/2 Starch;
3 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

3 1/2;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Cashew Pork Chow Mein

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens