Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          Sliced celery
   1      cup           Chopped onion
   8      ounces        Sliced fresh mushrooms
   2      tablespoons   Butter/margarine
     1/2  cup           Water
   1 1/2  tablespoons   Soy sauce
   2      tablespoons   Cornstarch
   1      teaspoon      Instant beef bouillon
   1      teaspoon      Sugar
  28      ounces        Can chinese vegetables
     1/8  teaspoon      Pepper

Preparation:

Mix celery, onion, mushrooms and butter in 2 quart casserole, cover. Microwave on high 6-8 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Set aside. In 2 cup measure, combine water, soy sauce, cornstarch, bouillon and sugar. Microwave on high 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring twice during cooking. Mix sauce and remaining ingredients with celery mixture. Microwave at high 4 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring after half the time. Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.