Chow Mein
["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"]
["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."]
["pork", "beef", "fat", "soy sauce", "water", "celery", "onion", "cornstarch", "water", "water chestnuts", "bean sprouts", "mushrooms", "salt"]