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                           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.