Chinese Noodles and Soy Beef

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Chinese Noodles and Soy Beef
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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For added convenience, ask the butcher at your favorite supermarket to slice the sirloin into thin strips and cut your preparation time in half!
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:
1.
Combine beef strips and 2 tablespoons soy sauce in large resealable food storage bag. Seal bag; turn to coat. Marinate 15 minutes, turning occasionally.

2.
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.

3.
Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain; set aside.

4.
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.

5.
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.



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


This recipe appears in: Chinese