1/4 c. slivered almonds
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. fine noodles
1 pkg. Japanese style vegetables (frozen)
1 tbsp. soy sauce

Saute almonds in butter in skillet until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside. Brown ground beef well in skillet, leaving meat in chunks. Stir in water and salt and bring to a boil. Stir in noodles. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Add vegetables. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, separating vegetables with a fork and stirring frequently. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and sprinkle with almonds. Serves 4.