Hearty Dinner for Big Families - Uygur Lagman, Beginning of Autumn in the Village

hand-pulled noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: store-bought noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber while store-bought options save time.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Prepare hand-pulled noodles according to your preferred method.

Cut beef into thin strips and season with soy sauce and black pepper.

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

Add beef strips to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add diced onions, bell peppers, and carrots; stir-fry until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they start breaking down, about 3 minutes.

Return the beef to the skillet and add broth, vinegar, coriander, and cumin; simmer for 10 minutes.

Cook the hand-pulled noodles in boiling water until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain the noodles and divide them among serving bowls.

Top the noodles with the beef and vegetable mixture.

Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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