This Asian flavored one-dish recipe is great for a busy workday or for a leisurely weekend treat! Simple and extremely economical.

1-1/4 pounds ground beef

2 packages (3 ounces each) Oriental-flavored instant ramen noodles, broken up

2 cups water

2 cups frozen vegetable mixture, such as broccoli, carrots, red peppers, water chestnuts

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion

1. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles.

2. Remove with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Season beef with one seasoning packet from noodles; set aside.

3. In same skillet, combine water, vegetables, noodles, ginger and remaining seasoning packet.

4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover, simmer 3 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. Return beef to skillet; heat through. Stir in green onion before serving.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe Tips:

To lower fat content, use a colander to rinse cooked ground beef in hot tap water before adding the seasoning packet.

Nutrition Information per serving: (using 90% lean ground beef):

426 calories;

32 g protein;

28 g carbohydrate;

9 g fat (3.7 g saturated fat);

3.5 mg iron;

979 mg sodium;

70 mg cholesterol;

Recipe and photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Beef Council, Inc.

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