Beef Chow Mein

1 lb. ground beef

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

¼ tsp. salt

Dash pepper

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

3-4 Tbsp. salad oil

1 ½ C. thinly sliced strips of green pepper

½ tsp. garlic salt

3 tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges

½ C. beef bouillon

Chinese noodles and/or cooked rice

Brown ground beef.  Mix together cornstarch salt, pepper, and soy sauce.  Stir in ground beef until well coated; set aside.  Cook green peppers lightly in oil, remove.  Add garlic salt and beef, cook 2-3 min.  Add peppers, tomato and bouillon.  Cook until sauce is thickened, about 5 min.  Serve over noodles or rice.

From Mom

Mexican Variation From Natalie

Use the same as above except instead of soy sauce add 2 Tbsp. salsa ½ tsp. chili power, 1 tsp. cumin, ¼ tsp dried cilantro, & ¼ tsp dried oregano. Add a can of corn with the tomato and peppers.  Serve with Rice and crushed corn chips