1 lb. beef, cubed
2 cloves garlic
1/2 med. onion, sliced
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. (or less) soy sauce
1 tbsp. sugar to taste
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of pepper
2 med. tomatoes, sliced
Dash of monosodium glutamate

Saute garlic and onion in a small amount of oil. Add beef and brown lightly. Add water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, nutmeg and pepper. Cook until meat is tender. Add tomatoes and monsodium glutamate. Cook 5 minutes more. Serve with rice. We have five in our family and I double the recipe.