AMERICAN CHOP SUEY

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb. beef
• 1 lb. pork
• 1/2 lb. veal (or use 2 lb. beef if preferred)
• 1 large stalk celery, diced
• 3 large onions, diced
• 1 large can mushrooms, drained
• 2 cans bean sprouts, drained
• 1 small jar pimentos (optional)
• 8 oz. chop suey soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• Very little salt
• Approximately 3 cups water

Instructions:

1. Cut the meats into very small pieces.
2. Brown the meat in a large pot with a little oil or margarine. Lightly salt and add 1 tablespoon sugar.
3. When the meat is well browned, add diced celery and onions. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Add mushrooms, bean sprouts, pimentos, and soy sauce. Cover with about 3 cups of water.
5. Cook for about 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
6. Thicken with a little flour, if desired. Serve with cooked rice or Chow Mein noodles.