1/4 c. butter or shortening
1 1/2 c. lean pork, veal or beef cut in thin strips (3/4 lb.)
1 c. onions, cut fine
1 tsp. salt
1/16 tsp. pepper
2 c. celery, cut fine
1 1/2 c. hot water
1 can bean sprouts or Chinese vegetables, drained well

FOR FLAVORING AND THICKENING:

2 tbsp. cold water
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar

NOTE: Add 1 tablespoon of brown sauce if Chop Suey is desired. Melt shortening in hot skillet. Add meat, stir and sear quickly (without browning or burning), add onions and fry for 5 minutes. Add celery, salt, pepper and hot water. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add drained bean sprouts or vegetables. Mix thoroughly and heat to boiling point. Combine and add flavoring and thickening ingredients. Stir lightly and cook one minute. Serve piping hot with chow mein noodles for Chow Mein or cooked rice for Chop Suey. Flavor to taste with soy sauce.