Chow Mein
["1/2 lb. pork, diced", "3/4 lb. veal, diced", "1/2 lb. beef, diced", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "6 Tbsp. soy sauce", "1 c. water", "1 large bunch celery, cut in 1/2-inch pieces", "1 small onion, chopped", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/4 c. water", "1 (10 1/2 oz.) can water chestnuts, sliced", "1 (No. 2) can bean sprouts, drained (2 1/2 c.)", "12 oz. can mushrooms", "salt and pepper"]
["Brown meats in hot fat; add soy sauce and 1 cup water.", "Simmer 2 minutes.", "Add celery and onion; simmer 1 1/2 hours.", "Blend cornstarch and water; stir into meat mixture.", "Add chestnuts, bean sprouts and mushrooms; heat through.", "Season.", "Serve over cooked rice."]
["pork", "veal", "beef", "shortening", "soy sauce", "water", "celery", "onion", "cornstarch", "water", "water chestnuts", "bean sprouts", "mushrooms", "salt"]