wedding DUNGAN lagman national Uighur dishes

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole grain noodles provide more fiber, while rice noodles are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are often less salty.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Prepare the wheat noodles according to package instructions until al dente.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add diced beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add sliced bell peppers and julienned carrots, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and soy sauce, stirring to combine.

Season with cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Toss the cooked noodles with the beef and vegetable mixture until well combined.

Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro before serving.

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