Chop Suey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. chop suey meat
1/2 bottle bead molasses
water
1 large stalk celery
3 large onions
salt and pepper
1 can chop suey vegetables, drained
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 can sliced water chestnuts (optional)

Preparation

Brown meat; cover and braise until tender.
Put in large kettle with molasses and rinse jar with water for liquid.
Add chopped celery and onions.
Slowly cook, covered, for 1 hour. Season to taste, stirring often.
Add drained vegetables.
Fifteen minutes before serving, add cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water. Serve with rice and/or chow mein noodles.