Asian Beef & Broccoli with Noodles

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Marinated Squid

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Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Preparation facts

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1- 1/4 lbs boneless beef top round or top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick

2 packages (3 ounces each) Oriental-flavoured instant ramen noodles, broken up

1- 1/2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/2 cup water

2 Tbs vegetable oil

1/2 lb broccoli florets

2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

1 tsp grated orange rind (optional)

Directions

Cut beef steak lengthways in half, then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Combine seasoning from ramen noodles with cornstarch mixture in large bowl. Add beef; toss.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots 1 minute. Add noodles and 1-1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove; keep warm.

Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Drain beef, discarding marinade. Stir-fry 1/2 of beef 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove. Repeat with remaining beef. Serve over noodles. Sprinkle with orange rind.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 531

Calories from Fat 258 (48%)

% Daily Value*

44%Total Fat 28g

45%Saturated Fat 9g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g

Monounsaturated Fat 10.3g

31%Cholesterol 94mg

45%Sodium 1070mg

22%Potassium 779mg

11%Total Carbohydrate 32g

4%Dietary Fiber 1.1g

Sugars 2g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

73%Protein 36g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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