A fusion dish combining savory beef with tropical fruits and noodles for a sweet-savory flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked egg noodles 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges
  • 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/3 cup salted whole cashews 1/3 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  2. Drain the mandarin oranges and pineapple, reserving juices. Set fruit aside. In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch and reserved juices until smooth; stir in the lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt and nutmeg. Pour over beef.
  3. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the cashews, oranges and pineapple. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Drain noodles; top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.