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My son learned the basics in Home Ec at school and we tinkered with it until we matched the recipe made by the tutu down the block. Always good for a neighborhood luau, or a take-along to a potluck party. Serve with soy sauce and garlic bread.

Recipe by Skip Elkins
Published on April 9, 2020
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
26 mins
Total Time:
56 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 teaspoon Hawaiian sea salt, or to taste

  • 2 (16 ounce) boxes fettuccine

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 (12 ounce) can cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), cut into tiny pieces

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages bean sprouts

  • 1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (Optional)

  • 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

  • 2 carrots, grated

  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped, divided

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and sea salt; bring to a rolling boil. Stir in fettuccine and cook over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with butter and black pepper.

  2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, luncheon meat, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and liquid smoke; cook and stir until beef is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to a plate lined with paper towels using a slotted spoon.

  3. Stir bean sprouts, mushrooms, scallions, carrots, and half of the cilantro into the grease in the skillet. Cook and stir until bean sprouts are wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Return beef mixture to the skillet; stir until reheated, about 2 minutes.

  4. Mix beef and bean sprout mixture into the fettucine in the bowl. Garnish with remaining cilantro.

Cook's Note:

Substitute kalua pork for the ground beef if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

654 Calories
29g Fat
75g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 654
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 943mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 13mg 66%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 589mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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