Meatball Chop Suey

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 c. bread crumbs
• 1 c. milk
• 2/3 c. onion, chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 3 Tbsp. lard or drippings
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 3 c. hot water
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 c. celery, cut in 1/2-inch strips
• 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. cold water
• 2 c. bean sprouts, drained
• 1 c. mushroom stems (4 oz.)
• cooked rice or chow mein noodles

Directions

1. Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, 2 tablespoons onion, egg, salt and pepper.
2. Shape into 24 meatballs and brown in lard or drippings.
3. Pour off drippings.
4. Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water; add bouillon, remaining onion, soy sauce and celery to meatballs.
5. Cover tightly and cook slowly for 15 minutes.
6. Remove meatballs.