Chinese Noodles and Soy Beef
Chinese Noodles and Soy Beef
YIELD Makes 4 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 1 | boneless beef top sirloin steak (about 3/4 pound), cut into thin strips |
| 1/4 | cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided |
| 1 | cup water |
| 1 | teaspoon beef bouillon granules |
| 1/8 | teaspoon red pepper flakes |
| 1 | tablespoon packed brown sugar |
| 1 | tablespoon cornstarch |
| 1/2 | teaspoon 5-spice powder (optional) |
| 4 | ounces uncooked vermicelli |
| Nonstick cooking spray | |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 | teaspoon grated fresh ginger |
| 1 | cup thinly sliced onions |
| 1/2 | red bell pepper, thinly sliced |
| 3 | ounces frozen snow peas, thawed |
| 1 | can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, well drained |
PREPARATION:
- Combine beef strips and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in large resealable food storage bag. Seal bag; turn to coat. Marinate 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Combine water, bouillon granules, 5-spice powder, red pepper flakes, sugar, cornstarch and 5-spice powder, if desired, in small bowl. Stir until completely dissolved; set aside.
- Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.
- Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over high heat until hot. Remove beef from resealable food storage bag; discard marinade. Add beef, garlic and ginger to skillet; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and glaze appears. Remove from skillet; set aside. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add onions and bell pepper slices; cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Stir reserved cornstarch mixture. Add snow peas, bamboo shoots, reserved cornstarch mixture and beef to skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Gently stir in cooked noodles. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
This recipe appears in:
Chinese
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1/4 of total recipe |
| Sodium | 805 mg |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Cholesterol | 49 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Calories from Fat | 14 % |
| Calories | 282 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Meat | 2 |
| Vegetable | 1-1/2 |
| Starch | 2 |
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