Beef Oriental (Lori W.)

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 20-oz. package frozen cut green beans (4 cups)
6 to 8 green onions (1” lengths) or rinsed in hot water
¼ c. chopped onion
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
3 T. soy sauce
3 c. cooked macaroni twirls (2 ½ c. uncooked)
¼ t. ground ginger
2 to 3 stalks celery w/leaves – sliced diagonally
6 to 8 fresh mushrooms sliced into
2 to 3 fresh tomatoes, sliced into wedges
“T” shapes (1 cup)
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Place ground beef & onions in wok. At Med-Hi, cook, breaking meat into small pieces.
2. Add soy sauce & ginger. Stir meat until browned – about 4 minutes. Push up the side.
3. Add celery & mushrooms. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Push up the side.
4. Add green beans & tomato sauce. Stir. Heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once every minute.
5. Add macaroni, tomatoes and ¾ cup of cheese. Stir gently to combine all of ingredients.
   Heat 1 minute.
6. Sprinkle remaining ¼ c. cheese on top. Reduce heat to low for serving.
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.