Chow Mein - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. pork, diced
3/4 lb. veal, diced
1/2 lb. beef, diced
2 Tbsp. shortening
6 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. water
1 large bunch celery, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can water chestnuts, sliced
1 (No. 2) can bean sprouts, drained (2 1/2 c.)
12 oz. can mushrooms
salt and pepper

Preparation

Brown meats in hot fat; add soy sauce and 1 cup water.
Simmer 2 minutes.
Add celery and onion; simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Blend cornstarch and water; stir into meat mixture.
Add chestnuts, bean sprouts and mushrooms; heat through.
Season.
Serve over cooked rice.