Speedy Beef Stroganoff

You'll Need

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3 cups medium-wide uncooked noodles
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 3 1/2 cups hot water
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cooking sherry (optional)

 Brown ground beef in electric skillet at 350 degrees F.

Sprinkle soup mix and ginger over browned meat. Arrange noodles over meat. Add mushrooms with liquid; pour water over noodles. Cover tightly; cook at 225 degrees F for 20 minutes or until noodles are done.

Blend flour into sour cream; stir into mixture. Cook about 3 minutes or until thickened. Sherry may be added just before serving, if desired.

Yields 4 to 6 servings