This quick-fix beef and noodle pasta dish gets an Asian flavor from ramen, Oriental vegetables, and a hint of ginger. You can have this inexpensive meal on the table in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 packages Oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles (3 ounce packages)
- 2 cup water
- 2 cup frozen Oriental vegetable mixtur
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 Tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
Preparation:
In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Season beef with one seasoning packet from noodles. Set aside.In same skillet, combine water, vegetables, noodles (broken into several pieces), ginger, and remaining seasoning packet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover, simmer 3 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
Return beef to skillet; heat through. Stir in green onion before serving.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe Source: Colorado Beef Council
Reprinted with permission.
