Mongolian beef

1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 c low sodium soy sauce
1/2 c water
2/3 c light brown sugar
3 scallions, green parts only, sliced into one inch pieces
Vegetable oil

Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain access fat and set off to side in a dish. Wipe skillet clean, add 2 tsp vegetable oil and when it's heated add ginger and garlic, sauté til golden brown about two minutes. Add the soy sauce and water, stirring to combine. Add the brown sugar, increase the heat to medium and boil for 3 minutes. Add cooked ground beef and scallions cook another 2 minutes. This goes best with basmati rice or jasmine rice, instant will be fine.