A fast one dish meal, using ground beef, ramen noodles and frozen vegetables to speed preparation.
2 packages instant ramen noodles, oriental flavor
2 cups water
1 pound lean ground beef
1 bunch scallions, sliced
16 ounces frozen oriental vegetables
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Break the Ramen noodles into a medium bowl. Sprinkle with just one seasoning packet. Cover with 2 cups of boiling water, stir and allow to sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
In large skillet or wok, brown ground beef over medium heat until cooked. Drain. Add the scallions and sprinkle with the contents of the remaining seasoning packet. Cook for an additional minute.
Add the noodles and the water in which they were soaking, the frozen vegetables, and the soy sauce. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook until the frozen vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.