Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. good hamburger
  • 1 tsp. sherry
  • 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. brown gravy syrup
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil (in which to cook filling)
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 lb. celery, shredded
  • 1/4 lb. onion, shredded
  • 1 1/2 lb. cabbage, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. m.s.g. (Accent)
  • 1 can bean sprouts
  • 1 can water chestnuts, chopped fine
  • 1 can mushrooms, chopped fine

Method

  • For filling, mix hamburger with sherry, cornstarch, pepper, sugar and brown gravy syrup in a large bowl.
  • Place oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add salt and ginger, then the celery and onion.
  • Cook about 3 minutes.
  • Add mixed hamburger to skillet, stirring constantly, until the hamburger is in fine pieces.
  • When hamburger is cooked, place mixture in a colander and drain off excess liquid into a pan.
  • Spread meat mixture out flat to let cool.