Beef Stir-Fry with Vegetables

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 lb Ramen noodles; flavor packet
-discarded
3 tb Soy sauce
1 tb Cornstarch
1 ts Sugar
1 lb Sirloin steaks; thinly
-sliced across the grain
1 ts Vegetable oil
1 ts Oriental sesame oil
2 ts Fresh ginger; minced
1 Clove garlic; minced
1 c Scallions; chopped
1/4 lb Mushrooms; chopped
3/4 lb Frozen chopped spinach;
-thawed and drained, or
-fresh, chopped

Cook ramen noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water 3-4 minutes or until al dente. Drain thoroughly. Set aside and keep warm. Combine next 3 ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Place sliced beef in a mixing bowl. Pour soy sauce mixture over beef and toss to coat. Heat vegetable and sesame oil in a wok or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic about 45 seconds. Add beef and marinade and stir-fry about 2 minutes or until beef begins to brown. Add scallions and mushrooms and stir-fry about 2 minutes or until scallions are softened. Add spinach and stir-fry another 45 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over noodles with additional soy sauce if desired.

Per serving: calories 286, fat 11.6g, 36% calories from fat, cholesterol 67mg, protein 30.6g, carbohydrates 16.0g, fiber 3.8g, sodium 1013mg.

The recommended wines are: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Pinot Noir.

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NOTES : Prep: 15 min, Cook: 10 min.