Chow Mein Paulene
["1/2 lb. diced pork", "1 1/2 lb. diced beef", "6 Tbsp. soy sauce", "1 c. water", "1 large bunch chopped celery", "1 small onion, chopped", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/4 c. water", "1 can sliced water chestnuts", "1 can drained bean sprouts", "1 (2 oz.) can drained mushrooms", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Brown meat; add soy sauce and 1 cup water.", "Simmer, then add onion and celery.", "Simmer 1 1/2 hours.", "Blend cornstarch and water and add to mixture.", "Add chestnuts, mushrooms and bean sprouts. Heat through.", "Serve over rice or chow mein noodles."]
["pork", "beef", "soy sauce", "water", "celery", "onion", "cornstarch", "water", "water chestnuts", "bean sprouts", "mushrooms", "salt"]