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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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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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

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by HACKSAW1340
Folowed directions, Nothing extra added, Everyone enjoyed the recipe at dinner. I dont usually... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2003 by DREGINEK
Used more beef, pepper to taste, and added some minced garlic and chopped green bell pepper.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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