Asian Beef & Noodle Toss

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 packages Oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles (3 ounce packages)
2 cup water
2 cup frozen Oriental vegetable mixture
1/8 tsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions
In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Season beef with one seasoning packet from noodles; set aside.

In same skillet, combine water, vegetables, noodles (broken into several pieces), ginger and remaining seasoning packet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover, simmer 3 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

Return beef to skillet; heat through. Stir in green onion before serving.

Yield: 4 servings