Ingredients

1

pound chow mein meat

2

medium carrots, cut into julienne strips (1 cup)

4

medium green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (1/4 cup)

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1/4

cup soy sauce

1/2

teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1

can (49 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth

1

cup sliced mushrooms

1

cup bean sprouts

Preparation

Cook chow mein meat in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.

Mix meat and remaining ingredients except mushrooms and bean sprouts in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 4 hours).

Stir in mushrooms and bean sprouts.

Cover and cook on low heat setting about 1 hour or until mushrooms are tender.