Beef Oriental Recipe

• 1 1/2 pound grnd beef
• 1 med. onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 tbsp. molasses
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon
• 3/4 c. water
• 1 (6 ounce.) pkg. frzn Chinese pea pods
• 1 (5 ounce.) can water chestnuts, liquid removed and sliced
• 1 (5 ounce.) can bamboo shoots, liquid removed and sliced
• 1 (11 ounce.) can mandarin oranges, liquid removed (reserve liquid)

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