@alicias.kitchen: Last time I posted this, I called chow mein a 90s kid staple and the comments proved me very wrong 😅 Turns out plenty of you were eating this in the 70s and 80s too! Whatever decade you grew up in, chances are this budget friendly family dinner made a regular appearance on the table. How far back were you eating it? And while we’re at it, did your family call it chow mein or something completely different? 1 tbls oil 1 onion, chopped 500g beef mince 1 x 45g packet chicken noodle soup 3 cups boiling water 1 tsp Keen’s curry powder 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, grated 100g green beans, chopped Salt and Pepper, to taste 250g cooked rice (approx 2 cups *already cooked) Method 1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. 2. Add the beef mince and cook, breaking it up, until browned. 3. Stir in the chicken noodle soup packet and pour in the boiling water. Bring to a boil. 4. Add the curry powder, tomato paste, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cabbage, carrot and green beans. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Reduce to a simmer, place a lid on and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. 6. Just before serving, stir through the cooked rice until heated through. 7. Serve with crusty bread. Enjoy ♡ #chowmein #nostalgiacooking #aussiedinner #easydinners #budgetmeals

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