Basic meatballs
1 tbsp. butter
1 med. onion, sliced
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. instant beef bouillon
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 med. green peppers, cut into strips
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. water
1 lg. tomato, cut into eighths

Prepare basic meatballs and set aside. Melt butter in large skillet. Ad onion; cook and stir until tender. Add cooked meatballs, 1 1/2 cups water, bouillon, garlic salt, ginger, and soy sauce and heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add green pepper. Mix cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water and stir into sauce mixture. Cook, stirring carefully until mixture thickens and boils. Cover and simmer until pepper is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomato, cover and heat 2 to 3 minutes. Hot cooked rice makes an ideal accompaniment for this zesty dish. Serves 4 or 5.