Ginger-beef & Ramen Noodles

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb top round steak, 3/4 inch thick,sliced across the grain, 1/4 inch thick x 1 inch long
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 inch fresh ginger, finely grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 cups beef stock (homade is best)
• 2 bunches scallions, 1/2 inch long,whites & light green
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 (3 ounce) packets ramen noodles (throw away the 'flavor pack', it's 92-95% sodium)
• 1/2 cup baby carrots, grated

Recipe

• 1 heat wok over med-high heat.
• 2 add 1/3 of each of the oils.
• 3 swirl to coat.
• 4 add ginger, garlic,& red chilies.
• 5 stir fry for 1 minute.
• 6 add 1/3 of the beef, stir fry 3 minutes.
• 7 set aside, keep warm.
• 8 repeat 'til all the beef is done.
• 9 set all aside, keep warm.
• 10 add stock, vinegar,& scallions.
• 11 bring to a boil, reduce to low.
• 12 simmer 10 minutes.
• 13 meanwhile cook the ramen.
• 14 divide the ramen between 4 bowls.
• 15 top each bowl with 1/4 of the beef.
• 16 divide the broth between the 4 bowls.
• 17 top each bowl with 1/4 of the carrots.
• 18 serve with a side dish of plain 'sticky' rice.