1 lb. (1/4 inch) sirloin tips, cut in serving pieces
2 tbsp. fat
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, halved
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1 beef bouillon cube
1 c. hot water

1 (1 lb.) can (2 c.) tomatoes
1 lg. green pepper, thinly sliced in rings
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
2 tbsp. soy sauce
Hot noodles

Brown meat slowly in hot fat (about 15 minutes). Add onion and garlic last few minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water. Add to meat. Cover; simmer until almost tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add tomatoes and green pepper; cook 10 minutes longer. Combine cornstarch, cold water, and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Bring to boiling; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Remove garlic. Serve with hot noodles. Makes 4 servings.