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Saigon Beef with Noodles

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Score per serving:

428 calories, 54 g carbs(45%), 13.6 g fat (25%), 2 g fiber, 36 g protein(30%), 3 g saturated fat
Whip up this nutritious meal in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

10 ounces uncooked Chinese noodles (mein)
2 tsp roasted peanut oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound top round, trimmed of fat and sliced against the grain into thin strips
1/2 cup water
2 cups romaine lettuce, thinly shredded
1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Boil a large pot of water. Add Chinese noodles and cook for 3 minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, set wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil and swirl to coat pan. Add garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add beef and stir-fry for 3 minutes, until browned on all sides, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup of water and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Divide noodles among 4 dinner plates. Top with lettuce and then beef mixture. Sprinkle peanuts over top and serve.

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