1 - Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a Dutch oven or soup pot.

2 - Add the beef, garlic, and ginger, and stir well.

3 - Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

4 - If you get any foamy scum on the top, not to worry, simply spoon it away or stir it back in.

5 - Remove from the heat, and drain, but reserve the excess water for later.