Chop Suey
["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)"]
["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."]
["chop suey meat", "molasses", "water", "stalk celery", "onions", "salt", "chop suey vegetables", "cornstarch", "water chestnuts"]