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Beef and Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles

Beef and Vegetable Chow Mein Noodles makes 4  generous ‘toddler’ serves

Ingredients

1 tab      vegetable oil

500g      lean beef mince
1             medium size onion (chopped finely)
2             garlic cloves (crushed)
1 tab      curry powder
1             large carrot (finely chopped)
2             celery stalks (sliced thinly)
150g      mushrooms (sliced thinly)
1 cup      chicken stock
1/3 cup oyster sauce
2 tabs    light soy sauce
450g      fresh, thin egg noodles
½ cup     frozen or fresh peas

½ cup     green beans, sliced

Method

Heat oil in wok or large frying pan on medium heat; stir-fry mince, onion and garlic until mince is browned. Add curry powder; continue to fry for one minute or until fragrant. Add carrot, celery and

mushrooms; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Then add stock, sauces and noodles and combine; bring to boil then add peas and beans. Reduce heat immediately and simmer, uncovered, tossing occasionally for about 2 minutes until vegetables are cooked, but crunchy still. Serve, taking care to make sure temperature is not too hot.