Spicy Beef Chow Mein

• 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles
• 1 1/2 lbs beef (any lean cut)
• 4 scallions (if your garlic or onion grew a green top in storage use this)
• 1 cup slivered onion
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped incl. minced stems
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 -2 tablespoon honey or 1 -2 tablespoon sugar
• 1 -2 tablespoon sesame oil (optional) or 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar (optional) or 2 teaspoons white vinegar (optional)
• 2 teaspoons lime juice or 2 lime wedges

1. Cut beef into 1/2 inch pieces.
2. Mince garlic and parsley stems (and ginger if fresh), coarsely chop parsley leaves, chop celery, scallions and finely slice onion (1 medium/small).
3. Drop ramen noddles into boiling water, remove from heat, allow to cool a few minutes then drain. Noodles will not be fully cooked yet.
4. Heat frying pan or wok to med high, add 1/2 cup water, seasoning packets, and onion. Cook a couple minutes.
5. Add beef pieces, toss so each side is browned.
6. Add all other vegetables/flavorings. Add ramen noodles, toss, heat through a couple minutes. Serve in two bowls and top with lime juice.
7. My DH who does not in general like Asian food and is more meat-and-potatoes complimented me on this. I whipped it up late at night for a flavorful, nutritious meal that was not fast food.

beefflavor, beef, scallions, onion, garlic, fresh parsley, celery, sesame seeds, red pepper, ground ginger, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-beef-chow-mein-126426 (may not work)