Mother-in-Law's Tomato Beef

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat the pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
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2. 2
   In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with salt, pepper, and ketchup to form part of the sauce base.
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3. 3
   Add more garlic, salt, and sugar to taste if desired.
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4. 4
   Remove the seeds from the tomatoes (and the skin too, if you have time), since the seeds add too much water and aren't as pleasant to eat.
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5. 5
   Add the prepared tomatoes into the pan with the beef and garlic, stirring to combine.
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6. 6
   Stir in ketchup, oyster sauce, a little sugar, and a little salt, mixing well.
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   Finally, stir in cornstarch to thicken the sauce so it coats the beef and tomatoes, giving the dish a juicy, glossy finish.
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