Hamburger Chop Suey

This one comes from one of my "old-old" cookbooks dating back to the early 70's.

1 1/2 lb. ground beef

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons Crisco, melted

5 stalks celery, diced

1 (1 lb.) can bean sprouts, drained

1 cube beef bouillon

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons water

1 can Chinese noodles

Brown meat and onions in shortening.  Add celery, bouillon, salt and pepper.  Cover and cook for 10 minutes.  Make a smooth paste of the cornstarch, brown sugar, and soy sauce.  Stir into the meat and cook another 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly thick and clear.  Add bean sprouts, cook until sprouts are heated.  Serve over the Chinese noodles.  6 servings.