Spicy Asian Beef and Noodles
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
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, and sliced scallions (whites) for about a minute.
Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned.
Add beef broth, soy sauce, and peanut butter; stir until combined.
Add bell peppers and carrots and saute until tender; 6-8 minutes.
Pour mixture over a bed of noodles.
Garnish with green scallion tops and optional chopped peanuts and sesame seeds if desired.
adapted from Laura's Lean Beef