FRIZZLED BEEF

4 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 small green pepper, chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 jar (2½ oz.) dried beef

4 tablespoons flour

2 cups milk

1. Melt butter in skillet. Add chopped pepper and onion. Cover; cook slowly about 5 minutes until onion is tender but not brown. (Cover for 4-quart saucepan fits skillet.)

2. Rinse dried beef with hot water; drain; add; cook slowly 2 or 3 minutes longer.

3. Sprinkle flour over all; stir to distribute flour evenly.

4. Stir in milk. Stir constantly until mixture comes to a boil and sauce thickens.

5. Serve over squares of hot corn bread made with corn muffin mix. Makes 4 to 5 servings.