1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli or fresh broccoli
2 med. carrots, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms stems and pieces, undrained
1 can condensed beef broth
1/4 tsp. ground ginger (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground mace (optional)
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

Cook and stir ground beef and onion until light brown - drain. Rinse frozen or fresh broccoli under running cold water to separate; drain. Stir broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, broth, ginger and mace into beef mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetables are crisp tender, 5-7 minutes.

Mix soy sauce and cornstarch; stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 minute. Serve with hot cooked rice or noodles. 6 servings.