1. Place garlic, pepper, and broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

2. Combine soy sauce, sake, and honey in a small bowl, stir with a whisk.

3. Cook noodles according to package directions, drain. (Time it so that the noodles are done right after step 5 or your noodles will be sticky)

4. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and carrot, saute 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture, cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

5. Add vegetable mixture to broth mixture. Stir in beef, cook 2 minutes or until beef loses its pink color.

6. Stir in noodles and spinach. Top with green onion if desired. Serve immediately.