Spicy Beef Chow Mein

Name: Spicy Beef Chow Mein
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 full meals, 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles; 1 1/2 lbs beef (any lean cut); 4 scallions (if your garlic or onion grew a green top in storage use this); 1 cup slivered onion; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 6 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped incl. minced stems; 1 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 -2 tablespoon honey or 1 -2 tablespoon sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon sesame oil (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional); 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional) or 2 teaspoons white vinegar (optional); 2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 lime wedges

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 2 full meals, 2 serving(s) 🏷 One Dish Meal

This one-dish meal combines lean beef with ramen noodles and a colourful mix of vegetables like celery, onion, and scallions. The dish is seasoned with ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds for a spicy, aromatic flavour. A touch of honey and optional sesame oil or vinegar adds depth. It's a complete, nutritious meal that comes together in about 35 minutes, perfect for a quick yet hearty dinner for two.

Ingredients

2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
1 1/2 lbs beef (any lean cut)
4 scallions (if your garlic or onion grew a green top in storage use this)
1 cup slivered onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped incl. minced stems
1 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 -2 tablespoon honey or 1 -2 tablespoon sugar
1 -2 tablespoon sesame oil (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional) or 2 teaspoons white vinegar (optional)
2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 lime wedges

Method

Slice the beef into pieces measuring 1/2 inch.
Prepare the aromatics by mincing the garlic and parsley stems, coarsely chopping the parsley leaves, chopping the celery and scallions, and finely slicing the onion.
Place the ramen noodles into a pot of boiling water, then take it off the heat. Let them sit for a few minutes before draining. they will still be slightly firm.
Warm a frying pan or wok and pour in 1/2 cup of water along with the seasoning packets and sliced onion. Cook this for a couple of minutes.
Introduce the beef pieces to the pan, tossing them to brown on all sides.
Mix in all the remaining vegetables and flavourings. Add the drained ramen noodles, toss everything together, and heat through for a couple more minutes. Divide between two bowls and finish with a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1849400 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOne Dish Meal

Authorurbn_hmstdr