Chow Mein Hotdish

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Quick and Easy Chow Mein Hotdish Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

299

Sugar

Fat

12g

Chow Mein Hotdish is a classic midwestern comfort food that has been enjoyed for decades. It is a one-pot meal made with simple ingredients that are easy to find and easy to prepare. This hotdish is perfect for those looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that can be quickly prepared. The noodles and vegetables in this dish make it filling, while the beef adds depth of flavor. The best part is you can customize it to your liking by adding more or less of your preferred ingredients.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and celery over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is translucent; drain.
3.	Stir in tomato soup, mushroom soup and about 1 cup of chow mein noodles.
4.	Transfer the mixture to a well-greased oven-safe casserole dish.
5.	Top with the remaining chow mein noodles and bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

PROS

Chow Mein Hotdish is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight dinner.

The ingredients are simple and can be easily found in any supermarket.

It is a one-pan meal which makes for easy prep and clean-up.

CONS

This recipe is not vegetarian or vegan friendly as it contains lean ground beef.

The dish may turn out to be slightly salty for some people as it has canned tomato soup and mushroom soup which are high in sodium content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chow Mein Hotdish is a decent source of protein and can help you feel full for longer.
It also provides vitamins and minerals from the vegetables like onions and celery.
If you are looking for a low-carb option, you could substitute the noodles with spiralized vegetables like zucchini or sweet potato.

	1 lb lean ground beef
	1 cup chopped onion
	1 cup celery , cut
	1 can tomato soup
	1 can 98 % fat-free cream of mushroom soup
	3 1/2 - 4 cups chow mein noodles