6 ounces rice vermicelli (or use angel hair pasta broken in half) |
1 lb extra lean ground beef |
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic |
5 green onions, chopped |
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped) (optional) |
1 large carrot (peeled and diced) |
1 small red bell pepper (seeded and chopped) |
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot |
1 tablespoon curry powder (hot or mild) |
1/2 cup beef broth |
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce |
1/2-1 teaspoon hot chili paste (or 2 tablespoons asian chili sauce) |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained) |
black pepper |
salt (optional) |
chopped green onion (optional) |