Thai Beef Pasta Toss For Two Recipes

SAUCY THAI BEEF NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the first eight ingredients just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; set aside., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1/2 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , Stir-fry carrot and red pepper in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes. Add snow peas and onions; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return beef to skillet., Drain noodles; add to the pan. Add peanut sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

SIMPLE PASTA TOSS

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed.
• While pasta is cooking, in a large pot, heat olive oil and saute chicken, garlic, salt, garlic powder, basil, and oregano until chicken is cooked.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for two minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss with pasta.
• Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

THAI BEEF AND NOODLE TOSS

Steps:

• 1. Cut beef steaks crosswise into 1" strips, then cut each strip in half.
• 2. Toss beef, green chilies (I use canned) and garlic with 1 T. of the oil.
• 3. Before opening the bag, break the noodles into four pieces. Reserve the seasoning packet. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, drain, rinse.
• 4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef mixture, in batches, for 30-60 seconds. Remove each batch from the pan and keep warm while cooking remaining batches.
• 5. Cook and stir carrots and green onions in the remaining 1 T of oil in the same skillet, until tender.
• 6. Stir in the cooked noodles, steak sauce, water, peanuts, and cilantro. Then sprinkle in the reserved seasoning packet, and stir to combine.
• 7. Heat the mixture until hot through, stirring occasionally. Return the cooked beef mixture to the skillet. Toss lightly. Serve immediately.
• 8. NOTE: This works great in a wok, if you have one. There's no reason you couldn't make this meatless by using tofu instead of beef, and a different flavor noodles. You could use leftover steak (who has leftover steak?!) in this recipe by simply cooking the jalapeno and garlic with the carrot and green onion, then tossing your beef in for the last few minutes, just enough for it to warm through.

THAI DRUNKEN NOODLES WITH BEEF

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together first 7 ingredients; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil; set aside. , In a large wok or skillet, heat remaining oil over high heat. Add beef in a single layer; cook until caramelized, about 30 seconds. Turn and cook 30 seconds more; remove. Add red peppers, onion and Thai chiles to wok; stir-fry until peppers are just tender and starting to brown, 2-3 minutes. Add sauce and noodles; bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce thickens and starts to coat noodles. Add beef; toss to coat. Remove from heat; add basil and chives. Serve immediately.

ORIENTAL BEEF NOODLE TOSS

Steps:

• In a large non stick fry pan brown ground beef.
• Remove and drain in colander.
• Run under hot water to drain the fat.
• Sprinkle on one of the seasoning packages; set aside.
• In the fry fan combine the rest of the ingredients.
• Break the noodles into several pieces.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat cover and simmer 3 minutes or until noodles are tender.
• Stir occasionally.
• Return ground beef to fry pan heat through.
• Serve.

THAI RED BEEF CURRY FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
• Add curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Add beef and cook until pieces separate and turn firm, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in bell pepper and peas and cook until peas are crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
• Turn off heat, stir in basil and lime juice. Season with salt to taste.