Jiffy Chow Mein
["1 1/2 lb. ground beef", "1 1/2 c. chopped celery", "16 oz. can bean sprouts", "1 medium onion, sliced", "1 c. water", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "2 Tbsp. cornstarch", "1/4 c. soy sauce", "2 Tbsp. water"]
["Brown beef; drain off fat.", "Add onion, celery and 1 cup water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.", "Add bean sprouts.", "Combine soy sauce, sugar, water and cornstarch and add to meat.", "Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened.", "Serve over Chinese noodles or rice, if desired.", "Serves 6 amply."]
["ground beef", "celery", "bean sprouts", "onion", "water", "sugar", "cornstarch", "soy sauce", "water"]