Beef and Cabbage Noodles
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Beef and Cabbage Noodles

This quick and easy Beef and Cabbage Noodles recipe is perfect for a family meal. It's packed with high protein from the beef and provides excellent fiber from the cabbage and carrots. Ready in just 20 to 25 minutes, it's a nutritious and delicious option for busy weeknights.

A high-protein, fiber-rich meal featuring lean beef, cabbage, and carrots, ready in under 30 minutes.

Serves 2 adults + 4 children

Time: ~20 min

Ingredients

  • Udon Noodles450 g
  • Soy Sauce, reduced-salt4 tbsp
  • Honey1 tbsp
  • Rice Vinegar, or cider vinegar1 tbsp
  • Sesame Oil, toasted1 tsp
  • Water3 tbsp
  • Neutral Oil, for cooking1 tbsp
  • Ground Beef750 g
  • Garlic, finely chopped3 cloves
  • Ginger, finely grated2 tsp
  • Green Cabbage, finely shredded500 g
  • Carrots, cut into thin strips or coarsely grated×2
  • Green Onions, thinly sliced optional×4

Instructions

  1. Cook the Noodles

    Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Cook the noodles according to the packet, then drain. Mix the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil and water in a small bowl.

  2. Brown the Beef

    While the noodles cook, heat the neutral oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned.

  3. Stir-fry Aromatics and Vegetables

    Add the garlic and ginger and stir for 30 seconds. Add the cabbage and carrots and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender-crisp.

  4. Combine Noodles and Sauce

    Add the drained noodles and sauce. Toss over medium heat for 2 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed.

  5. Garnish and Serve

    Scatter with spring onions. Serve adult chilli oil separately.