1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. beef bouillon
3/4 c. water
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen Chinese pea pods
1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1 (5 oz.) can bamboo shoots, drained and sliced
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained (reserve liquid)

Cook and stir meat, onion, garlic in large skillet until meat is brown. Drain. Mix soy sauce, cornstarch, molasses and stir into meat mixture. Stir in bouillon, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and reserved mandarin orange syrup. Heat to a boil.

Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in oranges. Cover and beat 2 minutes. Serve over rice. Serves 6-8.