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Asian Beef Noodle Toss

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This quick-fix beef and noodle pasta dish gets an Asian flavor from ramen, Oriental vegetables, and a hint of ginger. You can have this inexpensive meal on the table in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:

* 1 pound ground beef
* 2 packages Oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles (3 ounce packages)
* 2 cup water
* 2 cup frozen Oriental vegetable mixture
* 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
* 2 Tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced

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

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Source: Colorado Beef Council
Reprinted with permission.