Asian Peanut Noodles With Beef For Two Recipes

EASY ASIAN BEEF & NOODLES - WW RECIPE

Steps:

• Trim fat from steak; cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slice.
• Heat 1 Tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
• Add steak and green onions; stir fry 1 minute.
• Remove steak mixture from skillet; keep warm.
• Heat remaining 1 Tsp oil in skillet over medium high heat.
• Add slaw; stir fry for 30 seconds.
• Remove slaw from skillet and keep warm.
• Remove noodles from packages; reserve 1 seasoning packet for another use.
• Add water and remaining seasoning packet to skillet; bring to a boil.
• Break noodles in half; add noodles to water mixture.
• Cook noodles 2 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.
• Stir in steak mixture, slaw, and soy sauce; cook until thoroughly heated.

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 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 PAD THAI WITH PEANUT SAUCE & ASIAN NOODLES

Steps:

• Thai Peanut Sauce Preparation: Place the first 12 ingredients (from the peanuts to the lime zest), in a blender. Blend until sauce is smooth. If you prefer a runnier peanut sauce, add a little more water. Do a taste test for salt and spice, adding more fish sauce if not salty enough, and more chili sauce &/or red pepper flakes, if not spicy enough. If too salty, add another squeeze of fresh limejuice.
• Beef Pad Thai Preparation: 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.
• Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic - cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the sliced onions & mushrooms, stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the beef and stir-fry another 2 minutes. Next, add the teriyaki sauce & a 1/2 cup of the Thai peanut sauce, stir all together, and simmer until the beef is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
• Transfer the noodles to the beef mixture & toss to combine. 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.