Beef and Veg Stir Fry in Black Bean Sauce

a) Pour the boiled water into a medium saucepan with 0.5 tsp of salt and bring to the boil.

b) When boiling, add the noodles and green beans to the water and bring back to the boil.

c) Cook until tender, 4 mins. Once cooked, drain in a colander. TIP: Run the noodles under cold water to stop them sticking together.

a) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) When the oil is hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned, 5-6 mins.

c) Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) Add the pepper to the beef and fry until just soft, 3-4 mins. Continue to stir while it cooks.

c) Add the garlic, cook for 1 min.

a) Stir in the noodles, green beans, black bean sauce and water (see ingredients for amount) into the beef.

b) Cook, stirring, until the sauce has thickened, 2-3 mins.

b) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.