ASIAN BEEF AND NOODLES
A delicious melange of textures, colors and flavors, this one-dish meal is an easy way to get lots of veggies into your family's diet.

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound top sirloin, thinly sliced
2 3-ounce packages Oriental flavor instant Ramen noodles, broken into small pieces
2 cups broccoli florets, halved if large
1 cup thinly sliced carrots, cut diagonally
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup seeded and thinly sliced red bell peppers
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup snow pea pods
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Cook the beef for 3 minutes. Remove the meat and toss with 1 seasoning packet from the noodles. Set aside.

2. Add the broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and red peppers and sauté until almost cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Add the water, ginger, noodles, and remaining seasoning packet and stir to combine. Bring to a boil.

4. Add the snow pea pods, water chestnuts, and peas. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. Add the beef and scallions and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Yield: 4 large servings.

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