Asian Beef Noodles

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Try making this Asian beef noodle dish for your next lunch or dinner option! Beef serves as a great source of zinc, iron, and Vitamin B12. White onion is high in Vitamin C and aids in gut health. Garlic helps to regulate blood pressure and promotes bone health. Star anise is a popular Asian cuisine ingredient that is full of antioxidants. As a low-calorie food, serrano pepper is an excellent food for weight loss and a great source of Vitamin A! Water chestnuts are low in calories and full of fiber. Enjoy this dish with chopped green onion and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. boneless beef chuck roast

  • 1 32 oz. container of gluten-free beef broth

  • Half of one medium white onion, chopped

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 tbsp tamari

  • 4 garlic cloves, diced

  • 1 star anise

  • 1 serrano chili pepper, seeded and diced

  • 3 oz. gluten-free rice noodles

  • 2 cups shredded napa cabbage

  • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and diced

  • 1 8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and diced

  • 1 tbsp water

  • 1 tbsp gluten-free cornstarch

  • Chopped green onion for topping, optional

Instructions:

1) Chop the beef into 1-inch pieces. In a Dutch oven, combine the beef, broth, onion, ½ cup of water, tamari, garlic, star anise, and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Let simmer with the lid on for 50 minutes.

2) In the meantime, prepare noodles as directed on the package.

3) Remove the star anise from the broth mixture and discard. Toss in the cabbage, mushrooms, and water chestnuts and stir well. Return to boiling and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

4) In a separate bowl, stir together the tablespoon of water and cornstarch. Add into to the broth mixture. Continue to cook and stir until mixture thickens and bubbles. Top with chopped green onion and enjoy!