Tonight it's beef and noodles with a side of cut string beans. And once you've got the water boiling for the noodles, it's ten minutes until dinner's on your plate! To make those ten minutes count, you've gotta work fast, though, getting everything else ready.
Up for the challenge? On your mark, get set...GO!
What you'll need:
- 1 pkg Hormel beef tips in gravy
- 2 c wide egg noodles
- 1 c frozen cut string beans
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 c beef broth
- 1 Tbsp flour
"Warm-up"
Get a large pot of water (for the noodles) boiling on the stove. Add a little salt if you choose. Once the water's boiling, drop in the egg noodles, set the timer for "10 MINUTES," and get movin'!
"And they're off!"
Follow the microwave directions on the package of Hormel beef tips in gravy. (It will cook in the microwave for four minutes.) Once that's in the microwave, add string beans, garlic, and butter in a small sauce pot. Add a little water, just so the string beans are covered. Put over high heat and bring to a boil. Cover and continue to boil for 5 minutes.
"'Dinner' takes the lead"
At this point, your beef tips should be done. Let them sit for a couple of minutes per package directions. Mix the beef broth and flour very well into a "slurry." Whisk slowly into a small skillet over medium-high heat. Continue whisking mixture as it heats and begins to bubble and thicken (should take a couple of minutes). This makes some extra gravy to really coat the noodles and bring out more beefy flavor!
"Nearing the finish line"
When the noodles are done, drain them then place back into the warm pot. Stir in the beef tips and gravy (including the extra gravy you just made). No need to drain the string beans; just use a slotted spoon to remove from pot.
"And the winner is..."
YOU. Because you just made a delicious dinner in ten minutes! Whew...feels good, doesn't it? Now sit down and enjoy the taste of victory.
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