Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch long strips
2/3 cup celery, sliced diagonally
1 cup carrots, slices
1 small onions, sliced into thin wedges
1/2 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 1/4 lbs boneless beef top sirloin steaks, cut to 1/4-in strips
2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
4 cups reserved cooked vegetables
Directions:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ginger root, garlic and vegetables to skillet; stir fry 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Toss soy sauce with hot vegetables and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in skillet over med-high heat.
Add beef, half at a time, and stir fry 1-2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink (do not overcook).
Remove from skillet; keep warm.
Add water, bring to a boil.
Remove noodles from package and break into pieces; stir into water along with seasoning packets.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer 3 minutes or until noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Return beef and add vegetables to skillet; heat through.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.