Asian Peanut Noodles With Beef For Two Recipes

ASIAN PEANUT BEEF & NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package, adding snap peas and red pepper to the cooking water for the last 2 minute of the spaghetti cooking time.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; stir-fry 3 minute or until meat is barely pink in center. Add peanut butter and soy sauce; stir-fry 1 minute or until sauce thickens.
• Drain spaghetti and vegetables. Add to skillet; toss with meat mixture. Stir in green onions; sprinkle with peanuts.

BEEF AND NOODLES IN THAI PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain, transfer to a large bowl, and cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients until well blended and set the pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1 cup of the peanut sauce and simmer until the beef is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the beef mixture to the noodles and toss to combine, and then serve on individual plates topped with the peanuts and scallions. The leftover peanut sauce will keep in the refrigerator up to 4 days or in the freezer up to 3 months; thaw completely in the refrigerator or microwave for about 3 minutes on LOW before using.

ASIAN PEANUT NOODLES WITH BEEF FOR TWO

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding snap peas and pepper strips to the boiling water for the last 2 min.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; stir-fry 3 min. or until meat is barely pink in center. Add peanut butter and soy sauce; stir-fry 1 min. or until sauce is thickened and meat is done.
• Drain spaghetti mixture. Add to meat mixture; mix lightly. Stir in onions; sprinkle with nuts.

ASIAN BEEF WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook spaghetti according to package directions, adding the snap peas and pepper during the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat salad dressing over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness. Add peanut butter and soy sauce; cook for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the spaghetti mixture and onions; sprinkle with peanuts.