Skillet Beef and Celery Recipe
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Skillet Beef and Celery

By: VICKI HADDY 
"A quick and easy family favorite for over 30 years in our family. Even the kids enjoy this one !! Serve over hot, fluffy rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

What to Drink?
Wine Merlot
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups thinly sliced celery
  • 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, trimmed and cut into thin 1 inch slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onions and celery until golden brown; remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Place beef slices in the skillet and heat until well browned. Stir in salt, pepper, soy sauce and water.
  3. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Return the onion and celery mixture to the skillet and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into skillet. Stirring constantly, heat until thickened.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 375 | Total Fat: 29.5g | Cholesterol: 81mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by POIGIRL   view full review
was the 1st time i ever made it and the entire ohana loved it only thing i did diffrent was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by LORRAINNE   view full review
This dish was really good! Didn't enjoy cutting celery, onions, and beef. I served over rice,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by Paula   view full review
I have found that some of the best recipes are the simplest. This recipe fits that bill. You...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by HACKSAW1340   view full review
Folowed directions, Nothing extra added, Everyone enjoyed the recipe at dinner. I dont usually...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by MCNERK   view full review
This was OK, nothing special. I probably won't make it again but if I did I would double the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
Used more beef, pepper to taste, and added some minced garlic and chopped green bell pepper....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by MichelleK   view full review
yummy.. so good. i didn't have to add the cornstarch. most of the water was gone but it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by ANYJACKIE   view full review
I was surprised by how much my boyfriend loved this, despite how easy it was to make!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by KIRASMOM   view full review
This was a good recipe and easy to make. I would use a little less pepper if serving it to kids.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by SweetNov88   view full review
It was simple. Wanted more flavor. Added alot more veggies and garlic. Still seemed to be...

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