Beef Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 2 ounces shitake mushrooms, very finely chopped
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 ounces lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 package (7.27 oz.) Fortune Udon Mushroom Flavo
• fresh cilantro, sliced mushrooms, bell pepper strips, sesame seeds (sliced mushrooms, bell pepper strips, sesame seeds)

Instructions

1. 1

   In non-stick skillet, over medium heat, cook mushrooms and garlic in sesame oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until just golden brown and mushrooms have released their liquid.

2. 2

   In medium bowl, combine mushroom mixture, ground beef, panko, green onion, egg and salt until well blended. Using a small cookie scoop shape mixture into 12 meatballs.

3. 3

   Brown meatballs on all sides in same skillet and continue cooking until fully cooked through.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, cook udon noodles according to package directions for stove top. Ladle noodles and soup into 2 serving bowls.

5. 5

   Top with meatballs, cilantro, fresh mushrooms, pepper strips and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.