Chinese-style mince with noodles
This lovely Chinese-style mince with noodles dish is ready in 20 minutes, ideal for those busy mealtimes. It is high in fibre, iron and protein, making it a great choice for your family.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 20 mins
Total cost: $17.72 / $4.43 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 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 cornflour
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to packet instructions, or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of cooking water.
- 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.
- Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls and top with beef and veges. Garnish with sesame seeds and remaining spring onions.
HFG tip
NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 470cal
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Kilojoules 1970kJ
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Protein 39g
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Total fat 10g
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–Saturated fat 3g
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Carbohydrates 50g
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–Sugars 14g
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Dietary fibre 9g
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Sodium 800mg
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Calcium 90mg
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Iron 4.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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