Sauté slivered almonds in butter until lightly browned.

Set aside the browned almonds.

Brown ground beef well in a pot or large skillet, breaking it into chunks.

Add water to the browned beef and bring to a boil.

Stir in the fine noodles.

Cover the pot and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the noodles are partially cooked.

Add the frozen Oriental style vegetables.

Bring the mixture to a full boil over medium heat, separating the vegetables and stirring frequently.

Cover and simmer for another 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in soy sauce to taste.

Sprinkle with the sautéed almonds before serving.