Chow Mein - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. pork, diced
1 lb. beef, diced
2 Tbsp. fat
1/3 c. soy sauce
1 c. water
1 large bunch celery (in 1/2-inch slices)
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
2 (5 to 6 oz.) cans water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 (No. 2) can (2 1/2 c.) bean sprouts, drained
1 (3 oz.) can broiled sliced mushrooms
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown meats in hot fat. Add soy sauce and 1 cup water. Simmer 2 minutes. Add celery and onions. Simmer 1 1/2 hours. Blend cornstarch and water. Stir into meat mixture. Add chestnuts, bean sprouts and mushrooms. Heat through. Season. Serve over rice or chow-mein noodles. Makes 8 servings.