Mom'S Chop Suey - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef, cut in small pieces
2 lb. pork, cut in small pieces
3 Tbsp. oleo
5 c. celery, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. Kitchen Bouquet
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 qt. water
6 beef bouillon cubes
2 cans mushrooms
1 large ??? bean sprouts
1 can bamboo shoots (optional)
1 can water chestnuts (optional)
8 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 c. water

Preparation

Place meat in bowl and add Kitchen Bouquet; mix into the meat. Heat oleo in large skillet and brown meat.
Place meat in large pan.
Add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar and beef bouillon cubes.
Cover the pan and simmer gently until nearly done or about 1 hour.
Add celery and onions.
Simmer until tender.
Add the mushrooms, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, if used.