Oriental Beef and Pea Pods

1 ea Small Head Cauliflower

1 ea Med. Green Pepper *

1 lb Steak **

1 ea Clove Garlic, Minced

1 ea Med Onion, Chopped

3 tb Soy Sauce(Imported If avail)

6 oz (1Pkg) Frozen Pea Pods

2 c Water

1/4 c Cornstarch

4 ts Instant Beef Bouilion

1/2 ts Sugar

3 c Hot Cooked Rice

* Green Pepper is to be seeded and cut up into small strips. ** Steak is to be Tenderloin Tip or Round steak cut into paper-thin strips, about 3-inches long. ~------------------------------------------------------ ~------------------ Break cauliflower into flowerets; cut each into 1/4-inch slices. Combine cauliflower, green pepper, beef, and onion in 2-qt casserole. Drizzle with soy sauce; stir lightly to coat evenly. Cover and microwave on high (100%) 6 minutes; stir. Cover and microwave until meat is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add Frozen pea pods. Cover and microwave until pea pods are thawed, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix water, cornstarch, bouilion and sugar in 4-cup glass measure. Stir in juices from meat. Microwave uncovered on high (100%) 2 1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave to boiling, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir into meat mixture. Serve over hot rice. -----