Hot Dog Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small can tomato paste
3 cans water
1/2 c. ketchup
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. salt
1 lb. beef, chuck or round, fat trimmed
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger or 1/2 tsp. ground
1/4 c. salad oil
1 c. green onion, thinly sliced
1 c. red or green peppers, cut into 1-inch squares
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 slices cucumber
1 c. water
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges

Preparation

With a very sharp knife, cut beef across grain into thin strips, 1/8-inch thick.
Combine soy sauce, garlic and ginger; add beef.
Toss and set aside while preparing vegetables.