Oriental Beef and Noodle Toss

Yield: 4 servings (1 cup)

Preparation Time: and Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef

2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) Oriental flavor instant ramen noodles

2 cups water

2 cups frozen Oriental vegetable mixture

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

Directions:

In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat 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.

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