Oriental beef and tomato casserole

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsTender beef, thinly sliced
1Clove garlic, peeled & crushed
1tablespoonSugar
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1teaspoonGround ginger powder
1cupThinly sliced celery
1cupThinly sliced onion
1Green pepper, thinly sliced
4smallsTomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1tablespoonCornstarch
1tablespoonWater

Directions

1. In a deep, 2-quart, heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole place thinly sliced beef and heat in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until meat is no longer red. Drain excess liquid. 2. Add garlic, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, celery, onion, green pepper and tomatoes and heat in Microwave Oven, 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In a small custard cup combine corn- starch and water until a smooth paste is formed. Add cornstarch mixture to liquid in casserole and heat an additional 2 minutes or until mixture is thickened and smooth.