Asian Noodle Bowl
Ingredients:
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8 oz (250 g) Extra Lean Ground Beef
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2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce
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1 tsp (5 mL) minced fresh ginger
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1 (1 ) clove of garlic, minced
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1 cup (250 mL) sodium reduced beef broth
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1 pkg (200 g) fresh Asian noodles
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1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen peas
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1/4 cup (50 mL) thinly sliced sweet red pepper
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1 (1 ) small carrot, grated
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1 (1 ) green onion, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped roasted peanuts
Preparation:
In a microwave-safe bowl or casserole, combine beef, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Gradually stir in broth. Add noodles, peas and red pepper. Mix well -- cover with plastic wrap or lid. Microwave at 70% power for 8 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes -- mix well.
Insert stem of rapid-read thermometer into centre of mixture, thermometer should read 160F (71C). If not, cook another 30 to 60 seconds on High. Stir in carrot and green onion. Top each serving with peanuts.
*Fresh Asian noodles are available in the produce or Asian sections of the grocery store. This recipe works with Lean Ground Beef, too.
Serve with Blackthorn Cider (British hard cider)
Courtesy of Beef Information Centre
www.beefinfo.org