1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. water
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. dark molasses
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen, cut green beans, broken apart
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
3 to 4 c. hot cooked rice
French fried onion rings

Cook and stir ground beef and onion in large skillet until meat is brown and onion is tender. Stir in garlic, 1 1/2 cups water, the soy sauce, and molasses; heat to boiling. Add green beans and heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.

Blend cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water; stir gradually into meat mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Serve over rice; garnish with onion rings. If desired, pass additional soy sauce. 4 servings.