Microwave Chow Mein

This dish is excellent after a long and busy day and you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. It's relatively quick, takes little effort and a hit with the family. This dish serves 4 generous serves. Note: You will need to cook the rice first so put the rice cooker on before you start, or use left over cold rice.

Ingredients:

• 50g butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup green beans cut into thirds
• 500g lean mince beef
• 2 packets of chicken noodle soup mix
• 1 1/2 or 2 tablespoons curry powder (depending on taste)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cups cooked, cooled rice
• 2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce (this is important. It is quite salty with the chicken soup mix, so I strongly suggest salt-reduced soy sauce)
• 1/2 cabbage, shredded
• 2 cups hot water

Method:

1. Cook rice first
2. Place butter, onion and beans in a large casserole dish, cover and cook on high for 6 minutes, stirring half way
3. Add mince, break it up and cook for 6 minutes and stir during cooking again
4. Add soup mix, curry powder, sugar, rice, soy sauce, cabbage and the water
5. Cook for 6 minutes, stir and cook another 6 minutes
6. If more water is needed, add it then cook for a further 4 minutes.

Note: The cabbage takes up a lot of room, so be sure to use a large, deep casserole dish.
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