Beef & Bean Tofu Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb extra firm tofu
1 small green pepper, small dice
1 medium yellow onion, small dice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup beef broth (can use vegetable broth)
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
rice (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic, onion and green pepper. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Stir in chili powder and sugar.Mix all together another 30 seconds.
Add beef, breaking up with a wooded spoon.
Add tofu, broth, and soy sauce.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine cornstarch and water. Stir gently into meat mixture until liquid thickens.
This is now ready to serve. It goes nicely with steamed white or brown rice.