1 to 1 1/4 lb. cubed beef
2 tbsp. shortening
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sliced celery
1 c. sliced onions
1/4 c. soy sauce
3 tsp. cornstarch
1 can bean sprouts
1 sm. can sliced water chestnuts
1 pkg. frozen pea pods
3 tbsp. La Choy brown gravy sauce
1/2 lb. sliced mushrooms (optional)

Brown meat slowly in hot shortening. Add water, salt and dash of pepper. Add celery and onion. Mix soy sauce and cornstarch; add slowly and stir into hot liquid. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Add the remaining ingredients and heat thoroughly.