Ginger and Beef Ramen noodle soup

This is a very easy and quick soup for a cool Fall day!

This is adapted from a recipe in the publication Cooks Country!

1 lb flank steak

salt and pepper

1 t olive oil

8 cups chicken broth

1 2 inch piece of Ginger crushed

1 T Lime zest plus 1 T lime juice

4 packages Ramen noodles,( toss the flavor packets)

5 scallions, thinly sliced

1/4 C Soy sauce

1/4 C Cilantro chopped

Pat steak dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet and cook steak until well browned with an internal temp of 125 degrees, about 6-8 minutes. Let stand, 5 minutes. Slice steak in half and then lengthwise against the grain.

Bring broth to a boil, add ginger, lime zest over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the ginger and lime zest from the broth. Add noodles and cook for 3 minutes. Add scallions, soy sauce and lime juice. Place steak on top of noodles to serve and add cilantro to garnish!

This can also be made with Tofu and Vegetable broth! It is a great way to get some veggies in your diet! Simply stir fry some bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, zucchini, eggplant, or what ever fresh vegetables are in season, fry tofu, add on top of noodles, sprinkle with cilantro! Enjoy!

Happy Cooking!