Chinese-style mince with noodles

Ingredients

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Units: Metric Imperial (US)

Measurements explained

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  
• 500g lean beef mince
  
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  
• 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice
  
• 1 tablespoon reduced-salt soy sauce
  
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  
• ¼ cup Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  
• 600g frozen stir-fry vegetables, partially thawed
  
• 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
  
• 200g dried thin egg noodles
  
• 1 teaspoon cornflourcornstarchX
  
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

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Instructions

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1. In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium-high. Add mince, garlic, ginger and Chinese five-spice. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for 2 minutes, or until browned through. Add soy and oyster sauces and Chinese rice wine and simmer for 1 minute. Add stir-fry vegetables and half the spring onions to pan, and toss to heat through.
2. Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to packet instructions, or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of cooking water.
3. In a small bowl, combine cornflour with the reserved cooking water to make a paste. Add to beef and vegetable mixture, stirring, until sauce has thickened slightly.
4. Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls and top with beef and veges. Garnish with sesame seeds and remaining spring onions.

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Nutrition info (per serve)

Calories 470 cal

Kilojoules 1970 kJ

Total fat 10 g

Saturated fat 3 g

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First published: Nov 2017

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