Ingredients

1 pound 80 percent lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
13 3/4 to 14 1/2-ounce can ready-to-serve vegetable broth
3-ounce package beef-flavored instant ramen noodles, broken up
3 cups frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable mixture

Directions

In nonstick Dutch oven, brown ground beef over medium heat 6 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings; season with salt, ginger and pepper.

Stir in water, broth and seasoning packet from ramen noodles; bring to a boil and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes or until noodles are tender. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings (serving size about 1 1/2 cups).

Nutrition per serving: 310 cal., 26 g pro., 11 g carbo., 18 g fat, 985 mg sodium, 81 mg chol