1 1/2 lb. beef
2 chopped onions
2 crushed cloves of garlic
1 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp. salt (maximum)
1/2 tsp. ground chili pepper
4 tbsp. peanut oil
1/2 c. stock or water
1/2 lb. peeled tomatoes (optional)

Cut beef into bite-size cubes. Combine onion, garlic, ginger, salt and chili pepper. Pound into a paste. (Optional - mix in electric spice mill.) Mix with beef, ensure even coating. Refrigerate from 3-8 hours. (Make in morning, let sit through work day.) Put oil in pan. Heat. Add beef and spice mixture. Brown quickly. Add stock and tomatoes (optional) Cover and simmer until tender (about an hour). Serve with noodles. Serves 4-6.