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Skillet Beef and Celery

SUBMITTED 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."

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	40 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

What to Drink?
	Merlot

DIRECTIONS

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.
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.
Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Return the onion and celery mixture to the skillet and simmer for another 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into skillet. Stirring constantly, heat until thickened.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by POIGIRL

was the 1st time i ever made it and the entire ohana loved it only thing i did diffrent was... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by LORRAINNE

This dish was really good! Didn't enjoy cutting celery, onions, and beef. I served over rice,... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by Paula

I have found that some of the best recipes are the simplest. This recipe fits that bill. You... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by HACKSAW1340

Folowed directions, Nothing extra added, Everyone enjoyed the recipe at dinner. I dont usually... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by MCNERK

This was OK, nothing special. I probably won't make it again but if I did I would double the... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by MichelleK

yummy.. so good. i didn't have to add the cornstarch. most of the water was gone but it was... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by KIRASMOM

This was a good recipe and easy to make. I would use a little less pepper if serving it to kids. MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by DREGINEK

Used more beef, pepper to taste, and added some minced garlic and chopped green bell pepper.... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by ANYJACKIE

I was surprised by how much my boyfriend loved this, despite how easy it was to make! MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by Kass

My family loved this dish. I only used one onion and added fresh mushrooms. The flavor was... MORE

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