Old Review - Cinnamon Beef Noodles

[rinsav]

Just wanted to post that I made this for dinner tonight and Yum, Yum, Yum....it was so great! I'm not a big beef fan either but it was so moist and flavorful. My DF said this meal was one of my top 10! I highly suggest you try it if you haven't already.:)

[Sami]

Thanks rinsav. What issue was it in?

Sami

[rinsav]

Sami,

Looks like it was Jan/Feb '01. I actually got it off the BB (I love this BB!:)). Here's the recipe in case you want to try it. I made it exactly as written except that I didn't include the spinach. It was great!!! Hope you love it too.

Cinnamon-Beef Noodles

Recipe By :Cooking Light Magazine. Jan/Feb 2001. Page: 108.
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 cups water
1 1/2 cups rice wine or sake
3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
8 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cinnamon sticks
1 piece (1-inch) peeled fresh ginger, thinly
sliced
1 package (10-ounce) fresh spinach, chopped
4 cups hot cooked wide lo mein noodles or
vermicelli (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)

Directions.
In this classic version of red-cooking, the meat is simmered in a soy sauce-based mixture for a long time until tender. Seasonings such as ginger, garlic, and cinnamon provide extra flavor. This method can be used to cook a variety of meats, including pork, lamb, chicken, and duck.

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.

2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add half of the beef, browning on all sides. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and beef. Return beef to pan; add water mixture, onions, garlic, cinnamon, and ginger. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours or until beef is tender. Discard ginger slices and cinnamon. Stir in spinach; cook 3 minutes or until wilted. Serve over noodles. Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup beef mixture and 1/2 cup noodles).

[Sami]

Thanks so much for posting the recipe, rinsav. It looks yummy and I have all the ingredients to try it. Can't say when because I have been very busy and haven't had too much time to cook, but i will get to it soon.

Sami

[rinsav]

Enjoy! Let me know how you like it....

P.S. I just realized that we don't live very far from each other. It's hot today, isn't it?!

[Sami]

No we are close. I will let you know when I make it. I can't stand the heat the last couple of days. I am a cold weather person.

Sami