Spicy Asian Beef and Noodles

from ButterYum

Serves 4

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• • 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 3 cloves minced garlic

  • 3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger

  • 4 scallions, sliced (reserve green tops for garnish)

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1/2 cup red or yellow bell pepper matchsticks

  • 1/2 cup carrot matchsticks

  • reserved green scallion tops, sliced

  • 8 ounce softened rice noodles

  • Optional garnish: chopped peanuts and/or toasted sesame seeds

Directions

• 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, and sliced scallions (whites) for about a minute.

  2. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  3. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned.

  4. Add beef broth, soy sauce, and peanut butter; stir until combined.

  5. Add bell peppers and carrots and saute until tender; 6-8 minutes.

  6. Pour mixture over a bed of noodles.

  7. Garnish with green scallion tops and optional chopped peanuts and sesame seeds if desired.

adapted from Laura's Lean Beef