Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  pound         ramen noodles -- flavor packet
                        -- discarded
   3      tablespoons   soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    cornstarch
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   1      pound         sirloin steaks -- thinly sliced
                        -- across the grain
   1      teaspoon      vegetable oil
   1      teaspoon      Oriental sesame oil
   2      teaspoons     fresh ginger -- minced
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1      cup           scallions -- chopped
     1/4  pound         mushrooms -- chopped
     3/4  pound         frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and drained,
                        -- or fresh, chopped

Preparation:

Cook ramen noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water 3-4 minutes or until al dente. Drain thoroughly. Set aside and keep warm. Combine next 3 ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Place sliced beef in a mixing bowl. Pour soy sauce mixture over beef and toss to coat. Heat vegetable and sesame oil in a wok or heavy nonstick skillet over high heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic about 45 seconds. Add beef and marinade and stir-fry about 2 minutes or until beef begins to brown. Add scallions and mushrooms and stir-fry about 2 minutes or until scallions are softened. Add spinach and stir-fry another 45 seconds. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over noodles with additional soy sauce if desired. The recommended wines are: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Pinot Noir. NOTES : Prep: 15 min, Cook: 10 min.

Nutritional Information:

calories 286, fat 11.6g, 36% calories from fat, cholesterol 67mg, protein 30.6g, carbohydrates 16.0g, fiber 3.8g, sodium 1013mg.