Chinese-style mince with noodles

This lovely Chinese-style mince with noodles dish is ready in 20 minutes, ideal for those busy lunch or dinner meals. With 2 vegetable serves, it is high in fibre, iron and protein, the perfect healthy meal.

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 cornflourcornstarchX
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.