2 tbsp. butter
3/4 lb. beef, cut in cubes
3/4 lb. pork, cut in cubes
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 c. hot water
2 tbsp. butter
2 c. diced onion
2 c. diced celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. cornstarch combined with 1/4 c. cold water

Melt butter in large frying pan; add meat and brown on all sides. Season meat with black pepper. Transfer meat into large saucepan; add 1 cup hot water and cook until tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Melt remaining butter in saucepan and add onions, celery and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer, about 15 minutes. When vegetables are tender add to meat; add cornstarch combined with water. Cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve over unsalted rice. Makes 8 servings.