Cantonese Stir-fry

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

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

Directions
Cook beef, celery, onion and garlic powder in lightly greased wok or skillet until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender crisp. Stir frequently to crumble meat.

Add water, gravy mix, soy sauce, sugar and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened 2 to 3 minutes. Add bean sprouts and mushrooms. Heat thoroughly. Serve over beds of fluffy rice and top with noodles.