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My grandma used to make a fabulous chop suey with pork, but I found this recipe that uses ground beef and has the same flavor. 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This is excellent for a working woman to put together after work. I used fresh ginger and fresh mushrooms because I had them on hand. I also added bamboo shoots and sprinkled with chow mein noodles because I like them.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2015 11:32","GUID":"807ddd52b0514fe886bf0f8130a4d641","MemberId":6535799,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"maricam3","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2015 11:32"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2013 22:06","GUID":"642c2c060b4d4bda8855daaf654934b7","MemberId":5257383,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mmcloed","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2013 22:06"},{"Comment":"
It was pretty bland. We ate it the first night but the leftovers went to waste.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"11\/12\/2012 12:54","GUID":"17C9271439F844358B93C693DC5308E0","MemberId":635464,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"voodoowitch","SubmittedDate":"11\/12\/2012 12:54"},{"Comment":"
Easy yes but pretty bland. There are leftovers and will try to add some more spices and veggies to it.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2012 18:42","GUID":"CE3AE5D664C74917A77C23F3DD70F673","MemberId":834250,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"mrsvette","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2012 18:42"},{"Comment":"
It is a tasty, simple recipe to throw together for dinner. The family enjoyed it.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/08\/2011 16:25","GUID":"c0f128f867064b20aa913a45717ba649","MemberId":5674418,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Mz T","SubmittedDate":"11\/08\/2011 16:25"},{"Comment":"
Next time might add a bit more soy sauce and maybe some red pepper flakes to give it some more spice.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/17\/2011 22:22","GUID":"c527bfbcfeb645bb978da0c3e023c2ea","MemberId":2908723,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"scrapo","SubmittedDate":"08\/17\/2011 22:22"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Ground Beef Chow Mein"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n