1 1/2 lb. stew meats
1 tbsp. oil
4 whole small onions, quartered
1 1/2 c. water
1/3 c. dry sherry or beef broth
1 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 whole (16 oz.) pkg. Green Giant American Mixtures frozen San Francisco style broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts and red pepper
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. cold water

In 4 quart saucepan or dutch oven, brown meat in hot oil. Do not drain. Add onions, water, sherry, sugar, ginger and soy sauce, mix well. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add frozen vegetables to meat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender; stirring occasionally. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water, mix well. Stir into stew. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. 4 (1 1/2 cup) servings.