Quick Sri Lankan Beef Curry Noodles

• While the noodles are cooking, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. • Cook veggies, tossing, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add 1/2 the garlic paste and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. • Return frying pan to a high heat wth a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook beef mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to the veggie bowl. Cover to keep warm.

• Drain noodles, then set aside and cover to keep warm. • Return frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook Sri-Lankan spice blend and remaining garlic paste, stirring, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. • Stir in coconut milk, beef stock pot, a pinch of sugar and a drizzle of rice wine vinegar and soy sauce. Add a splash of water, then simmer until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes. • Remove pan from heat. Return veggies and beef to the pan. Add the noodles, tossing to combine. Season to taste.