Thursday, April 22, 2010

Beef with Ramen Noodles


Beef with Ramen Noodles
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup beef broth, divided
  • 1 package (3 ounces) beef ramen noodles
  • 1/2 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole baby corn, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 2 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup peanuts

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons broth until smooth; set aside. Set aside seasoning packet from noodles. Cook noodles according to package directions.

In a skillet, stir-fry beef in oil. Add soy sauce; cook for 3-4 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Drain noodles; add to beef. Stir in the corn, broccoli, red pepper, carrot, onions and remaining broth. Sprinkle contents of seasoning packet over all.

Cook for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir reserved cornstarch mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with peanuts. Yield: 2 servings

* I've only made this once but I think the next time I do I will only use half of the seasoning packet as I found it a bit salty. Darren didn't, but I did so who knows, maybe its just me! I also didn't add the peanuts, I could only imagine what Darren would think of peanuts in this kind of dish :)

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