Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Servings: 5
Directions
- Wash hands well with soap and water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and cook until no longer pink or until temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain fat. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Add the ginger and garlic to the skillet and cook for 10 seconds. Add water, noodles, and one seasoning packet from the ramen noodle packages (discard other seasoning packet or save for another use). Bring to a boil over high
- Add frozen vegetables, cooked beef, and green onions, reduce heat to medium, and cook until the mixture returns to a boil. Remove from heat and serve.
Cook Together! Making Beef & Noodles with Kids
These noodles are a hit with kids. Adding protein and vegetables provides much healthier and tastier choices than the noodle packet alone.
Easy Tasks
- Gather ingredients and equipment.
- Break noodles into smaller pieces.
Intermediate Tasks
- Open packages.
- Measure ingredients.
- Turn burner on and off.
Difficult Tasks
- Add seasonings and water to pan.
- Brown, drain, and remove meat from pan.
- Add vegetables, noodles, and meat to boiling water.
- Remove from heat and serve
Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1½ cups: Calories–240; Protein–14g; Carbohydrate– 22g; Total Fat–11g; Saturated Fat–4.0g; Cholesterol–30mg; Fiber–3g; Sodium–394mg; Vitamin C–20%; Vitamin A–2%; Iron–15%; Calcium–6%
Adapted and reprinted with permission from Oregon State University Extension Service