My mom made this all the time when i was growing up. We all loved the Chinese flavor and i think this was cheap and easy. served with white rice and you have dinner.
1 pound ground chuck seasoned with salt, pepper, and a bit of ginger rolled into small meatballs
Brown in oil and remove from pan
Saute til soft a small onion chopped small and a package of button mushrooms – sliced
add
a can of sliced waterchestnuts