Spicy Beef and Basil with Vermicelli Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 2 Tablespoons Chinese 5 Spice
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 Tablespoon Freshly Minced Ginger
• 3 whole Thai Bird Chiles, Minced
• 1 whole Zucchini, Cut Into A Small Dice
• 2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
• 3 ounces, weight Vermicelli Noodles
• ½ whole Red Bell Pepper, Cut Into A Small Dice
• ½ cups Freshly Chopped Basil
• ½ cups Chopped Parsley
• 2 whole Scallions, Chopped
• 1 whole Lime

Preparation Instructions

Brown the beef in a medium skillet until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Add the Chinese 5-spice and a pinch of salt and pepper and sauté another minute. Add the garlic and ginger, sauté another minute.

Add the zucchini and sauté another 2 minutes. Add the fish sauce and toss to combine. Taste it. Need more salt? Add a pinch if it does.

Cook the vermicelli noodles in boiling water, then drain and rinse under cool water.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked vermicelli noodles, the beef mixture, diced red bell pepper, basil, parsley, scallions, and a heavy squeeze of lime juice. Toss to combine.

Serve with more lime slices and seriously, just taste that. I know.