Speedy Beef Stroganoff

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.