A Bowlful Of Dinner

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon minced gingerroot
• 1 grated lemon, zest of
• 1 -2 tablespoon sodium soy sauce (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin grilling steak, cut across the grain into 1/8-inch thick slices (slices easier if slightly frozen)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms or 3 cups brown button mushrooms or 3 cups mushrooms
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 4 cups reduced-sodium beef or 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen soup noodles, seasoning packets discarded
• 2 green onions, sliced thin
• 5 cups chopped bok choy

Recipe

• 1 marinade: in a bowl, whisk together garlic, sugar, ginger, lemon zest, soy sauce and oil. add beef to marinade and stir to coat evenly. set aside.
• 2 in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. sauté mushrooms for 5 minutes or until starting to brown. add garlic and ginger; sauté for 15 seconds or until fragrant. add carrot and broth; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until carrot has softened slightly. stir in noodles and bok choy; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until noodles and bok choy are tender but not mushy and liquid is almost absorbed.
• 3 meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. add beef mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until browned but still slightly pink inside. serve noodles in bowls, topped with beef and sprinkled with green onions.