Libby's Beef and Noodles

Name: Libby's Beef and Noodles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 quarts boiling water; 3 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, any flavor, discard seasoning; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use garlic oil); 12 ounces flank steaks, sliced thin across grain; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger; 12 ounces green beans, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces; 3 carrots, sliced into matchstick pieces; 3 green onions, sliced; 1 cup cold water; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (1 1/8 ounce) package beef bouillon granules; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Submitted by Nancy G.

"I've been making this for a long time and it's become a family favorite. If you like things spicy, be sure to add more red pepper flakes. Use 1 package beef broth from a 1.1 ounce box -- don't use the whole box -- there is no weight on 1 package so I had to enter it into the recipe as the whole box. Either discard the seasoning from the ramen noodles or save for another use."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 quarts boiling water
3 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, any flavor, discard seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use garlic oil)
12 ounces flank steaks, sliced thin across grain
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
12 ounces green beans, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
3 carrots, sliced into matchstick pieces
3 green onions, sliced
1 cup cold water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (1 1/8 ounce) package beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons cornstarch

directions

Pour boiling water over noodles in large bowl. Cover and let stand ~ I just cover the bowl with a plate.
Heat 1 tbsp of oil over med high heat. Add steak and brown on all sides.
Add garlic and ginger; cook one minute. Remove meat, garlic and ginger from skillet.
Add remaining 1 tablespoons oil to skillet. Add green beans, carrots and green onions; stir-fry 3 minutes.
Whisk together 1 cup cold water, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper flakes, beef granules (1 packet from the box) and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Stir into skillet. Cook, stirring until mix thickens and boils.
Lower heat, cover and simmer 1-2 minutes or until veggies are tender crisp.
Drain noodles and add to skillet with reserved meat. Stir well to blend ingredients. Heat noodles through to serve.

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Nancy G.

Chesapeake, VA

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