Chop Suey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 medium onions, sliced
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 c. hot water
salt and pepper to taste
16 oz. carton bean sprouts
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. cornstarch or flour (I use flour)
La Choy noodles (if desired)

Preparation

Brown ground beef; add onions, celery and 1 cup hot water. Cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add bean sprouts which have been rinsed.
Combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water and flour in jar with lid and shake well.
Add to meat mixture and continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (add extra water if mixture is too dry). Serve with La Choy noodles or rice.