Cantonese Stir-fry

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound ground beef
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1 cup water
 * 1 x 1-ounce package brown gravy mix
 * 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce
 * ½ teaspoon brown sugar
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
 * 1 x 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms with liquid
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1 x 3-ounce can rice noodles or chow mein noodles

Directions

 * 1) Cook beef, celery, onion and garlic powder in lightly greased wok or skillet until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender crisp.
 * 2) Stir frequently to crumble meat.
 * 3) Add water, gravy mix, soy sauce, sugar and pepper.
 * 4) Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened 2 to 3 minutes.
 * 5) Add bean sprouts and mushrooms.
 * 6) Heat thoroughly.
 * 7) Serve over beds of fluffy rice and top with noodles.