FIVE-SPICE BEEF & SUGAR SNAP NOODLES

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Fancy a Chinese tonight? Tear up the takeaway menu and make this low fat, spiced supper instead

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

250g lean minced beef
3 nests medium egg noodles
thumb-sized piece ginger , finely grated
3 garlic cloves , finely grated
1 heaped tsp five-spice powder
ΒΌ tsp chilli powder
225g pack mangetout or sugar snap peas
400ml beef stock
3 tbsp light soy sauce , or more to taste
sesame oil , to serve
red chilli , deseeded and shredded to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a large non-stick frying pan or wok, then fry the beef for 10 mins until very well browned. Don't add any oil. Meanwhile, boil the noodles following pack instructions, then drain.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, five-spice, chilli powder and mangetout to the browned mince, then fry for a few mins more until fragrant and the pods are bright green. Splash in the stock, add the noodles, then season with the soy sauce. Pile into bowls (use tongs, it's easier), sprinkling with the sesame oil and red chilli if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 4.08 milligram of sodium

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