TROPICAL BEEF AND NOODLES

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Pineapple and mandarin oranges provide a marvelous flavor boost to ground beef in this skillet recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/3 cup salted whole cashews
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Drain mandarin oranges and pineapple, reserving juices. Set fruit aside. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and reserved juices until smooth; stir in the lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and nutmeg. Pour over beef. , Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cashews, oranges and pineapple. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Drain noodles; top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.