Hot Dog Chili
["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"]
["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."]
["ground beef", "onion", "tomato paste", "water", "ketchup", "vinegar", "chili powder", "salt", "beef", "soy sauce", "clove garlic", "ginger", "salad oil", "green onion", "red", "stalks celery", "cornstarch", "cucumber", "water", "tomatoes"]