Chopped Beef With Green Peas

Serves 4-5

Ingredients
2 pounds green peas
8 ounces ground beef (frozen or fresh)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Cooking Method

1. Have prepared 2 pounds green peas, frozen or fresh 8 ounces ground beef.
2. In a preheated wok or skillet, place 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
3. Bring oil to sizzling point and add chopped beef, green peas, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon monosodium glutamate and ¼ teaspoon sugar. Toss and mix rapidly at high heat for 2 minutes.
4. Add 1/2 cup chicken stock. Cover and cook at medium high heat for 3 or 4 minutes. Uncover.
5. Add gradually 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Make paste with 2 tablespoons water.
6. Turn ingredients 2 or 3 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve with steamed or fried rice.

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