Spicy Beef and Basil with Vermicelli Noodles

• 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 2 Tablespoons Chinese 5 Spice
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 Tablespoon Freshly Minced Ginger
• 3 whole Thai Bird Chiles, Minced
• 1 whole Zucchini, Cut Into A Small Dice
• 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
• 3 ounces, weight Vermicelli Noodles
• 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into A Small Dice
• 1/2 cups Freshly Chopped Basil
• 1/2 cups Chopped Parsley
• 2 whole Scallions, Chopped
• 1 whole Lime

1. Brown the beef in a medium skillet until cooked through, about 6 minutes.
2. Add the Chinese 5-spice and a pinch of salt and pepper and saute another minute.
3. Add the garlic and ginger, saute another minute.
4. Add the zucchini and saute another 2 minutes.
5. Add the fish sauce and toss to combine.
6. Taste it.
7. Need more salt?
8. Add a pinch if it does.
9. Cook the vermicelli noodles in boiling water, then drain and rinse under cool water.
10. In a large bowl, combine the cooked vermicelli noodles, the beef mixture, diced red bell pepper, basil, parsley, scallions, and a heavy squeeze of lime juice.
11. Toss to combine.
12. Serve with more lime slices and seriously, just taste that.
13. I know.

ground beef, spice, garlic, ginger, chiles, zucchini, fish sauce, noodles, red bell pepper, basil, parsley, scallions, lime

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spicy-beef-and-basil-with-vermicelli-noodles/ (may not work)