Cooking & preparation time: 30 min

1. Trim fat from beef steak; cut steak lengthwise in 1/2 and then crosswise into 1/8"thick strips. Heat 1 Tbsp butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot/ Add beef and garlic (1/2 at a time) and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet; season with salt and pepper.

2. In same skillet, cook and stir rice mix, onion and remaining 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat until vermicelli is golden brown. Stir in water and contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes.

3. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook 3 to 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Return beef; heat through.

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