Skillet Beef and Celery
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"A quick and easy family favorite for over 30 years in our family. Even the kids enjoy this one !! Serve over hot, fluffy rice."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
- Prep Time:
- 30 Minutes
- Cook Time:
- 40 Minutes
- Ready In:
- 1 Hour 15 Minutes
- Servings:
- 6
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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
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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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