Creamed Beef

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter 
• 15 ounce peas drained canned
• 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 pound ground beef 
• 4 cups milk 
• 1  onion chopped
• 4 servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Place the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until beef is browned and onion is translucent; set aside.
3. Melt the butter or margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
4. Remove from heat and add the flour, mixing thoroughly.
5. Add the milk slowly, stirring constantly, and return to the heat. Keep stirring until thickened to desired consistency.
6. Add the reserved beef mixture, the peas, and season with salt and pepper to taste.