Barn Raising Supper

Barn Raising Supper

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 C. celery, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 (2 Oz.) can pimiento, minced, (optional)
1 (#303) can mixed Chinese vegetables
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 C. cooked rice (2 cups uncooked)

Cook ground beef and onion in skillet over medium heat until meat loses red color. Add salt, pepper, celery and hot water. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add chopped pimiento and drained Chinese vegetables and bring to boil. Add cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into hot mixture.

Cook until thickened, stirring. Add soy sauce. Arrange on large platter around mound of hot cooked rice. Garnish with parsley and small cherry tomatoes, if desired.
Serves 6 to 8