Beef and Noodle Dinner

Assembled ingredients for Beef and Noodle Dinner

Ramen noodles are the key to success of this hearty concoction. Cooked right in the skillet in the midst of the other ingredients, they even come with a packet of thoroughly tested seasoning. Be sure to make plenty, because some folks will want seconds!

Beef and Noodle Dinner

Serves 4

Chunky, delicious soup with an Italian flavor.

Equipment

10-inch skillet

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

3 ounces (one regular package) ramen noodles

1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes (do not drain)

1/2 cup chopped onion (about half of a small onion)

1 cup water

1 packet beef ramen noodle seasoning

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

Spray the skillet with Pam. Add meat and onions. Stir well over medium heat until meat is browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water, ramen seasoning and Italian seasoning. Heat the mixture to boiling. Break up the ramen noodles into small bits. Stir the ramen noodles into the mixture in the skillet. Allow the liquid to boil gently for 5 minutes, with occasional stirring.