*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Oriental Pork Stew

Recipe By     : Pillsbury Casseroles, Soups & Stews
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chinese                          Main Dishes
                Pork & Ham

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   oil
   1      pound         boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   2      cups          water
   1      teaspoon      beef-flavor instant bouillon
     1/4  cup           soy sauce
   1      cup           diagonally sliced celery
   1                    red or green bell pepper, cut in strips
   1      cup           frozen green beans
   1      can           sliced water chestnuts, drained -- 8oz
   2      cans          mushrooms, drained
     1/4  cup           water
   2      tablespoons   cornstarch

Heat oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add
pork, onion and garlic; cook until pork is brown. Stir in 2 cups water,
bouillon and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30
minutes.

Add celery, bell pepper , green beans, water chestnuts and mushrooms. Bring
to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer an additional 5-10 minutes or until
vegetables are done.

Combine 1/4 cup water and cornstarch. Gradually add to vegetable mixture,
stirring constantly.Cook and stir until thickened. Serve over rice.

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The only thing I did different was simmer the pork longer (45-50 minutes), I
like nice tender meat. Also I peeled the celery.