Ingredients

Yield: 4-6 servings

1/2 pound boneless tender beef
Oil for frying
1 to 3 green onions
2 to 3 green peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or fresh grated ginger root to taste
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Slice beef into thin strips and marinate in 1/2 teaspoon salt, cornstarch, MSG (if desired), ginger, water, 1 tablespoon oil, and soy sauce for about 45 minutes. While meat is marinating, slice green peppers into thin strips lengthwise. Using white portion of green onion, cut into thin strips along the length of the onion. Heat the wok or fry pan; add 3-4 tablespoons oil. Add meat and stir fry until browned. Remove and drain. Add more oil to the wok, if necessary, and stir fry the vegetables until heated. Add meat, 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); heat through. Serve over cooked rice.

Each serving contains 280 calories, 11g fat, 31g carb, 902mg sodium, 34mg cholesterol.