Tropical Beef and Noodles |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Pineapple and mandarin oranges provide a marvelous flavor boost to ground beef in this skillet recipe. Ingredients:
4 cups uncooked egg noodles |
1 pound ground beef |
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges |
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 tablespoon soy sauce |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/3 cup salted whole cashews |
1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted |
Directions:
1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Drain mandarin oranges and pineapple, reserving juices. Set fruit aside. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and reserved juices until smooth; stir in the lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and nutmeg. Pour over beef.
3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cashews, oranges and pineapple. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Drain noodles; top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Yield: 4 servings.
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