Weeknight Quick Thai Beef Noodle Toss Food

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.

THAI BEEF NOODLES TOSS

Steps:

• Cut steak across the grain into 1-inch-wide strips; cut each strip in half. Place steak in medium bowl. Add jalapeno peppers, garlic and 1 Tbsp. of the oil; toss to coat.
• Break Noodles into 3 or 4 pieces; set the Seasoning Packet aside. Cook noodles as directed on package; drain and rinse.
• Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add steak, in batches. Cook and stir 30 seconds to 1 minute or until cooked through. Remove steak from skillet; place in medium bowl. Cover to keep warm. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet. Add carrots and onions; cook and stir until carrots are crisp-tender. Stir in the cooked steak, cooked noodles, steak sauce, water, peanuts and cilantro; sprinkle with the reserved seasoning packet. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

WEEKNIGHT-QUICK THAI BEEF & NOODLE TOSS

Steps:

• Cut meat crosswise into 1-inch wide strips; cut each strip in half. Toss meat and peppers with oil.
• Break Noodles into 3 to 4 pieces; reserve Seasoning Packet. Cook noodles as directed on package; drain.
• Meanwhile stir-fry half the meat in large skillet on medium-high heat 1 to 2 min. or until done. Remove meat from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining meat. Add noodles, steak sauce, carrots, nuts and cilantro; sprinkle with reserved seasoning packet. Cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Return meat to skillet; mix lightly.

THAI NOODLE-STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a grill to medium high. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside in a colander to drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the lime juice, 3 tablespoons water, the sugar, sambal oelek and fish sauce in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, onion, watermelon and noodles. Season with salt and pepper and toss; set aside.
• Season the steak with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Grill the steak until marked, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
• Add all but a few tablespoons cilantro to the noodle salad and toss. Top with the steak and the remaining cilantro.

THAI BEEF & NOODLES

Steps:

• Have your steak half frozen for easy cutting and slice into 1" strips by 3" long (or buy pre cut stir fry) In a medium bowl combine the beef, jalapeno& oil, toss to coat.
• Break the noodles into 3 or 4 pieces and cook according to instructions& drain Add beef& peppers with oil to a hot skillet and stir fry until the ouside surface of the meat is no longer pink, about i min.
• Do not over cook, remove from skillet& keep warm In the same skillet combine noodles, carrot, cilantro, seasoning packet from noodles and the steak sauce, cook until heated through over medium heat Add beef, mix& serve, Garnish with peanuts.

THAI-STYLE BEEF WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix together soy, honey, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a shallow baking dish, then add steak and turn to coat. Marinate at room temperature 20 minutes.
• While steak marinates, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook shallots, stirring occasionally, until browned well, about 8 minutes. Add ginger and curry paste and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute, then add broth and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice, remaining tablespoon fish sauce, and salt to taste and keep warm, covered.
• Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot, then lightly oil. Grill steak, turning once, about 8 minutes total (for rare). Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss bell pepper and scallions with remaining tablespoon oil, then grill, turning frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• While steak stands, cook noodles in a pasta pot of boiling unsalted water until al dente, 4 to 7 minutes. Drain well, then add to vegetables and toss well. Divide noodles among 4 deep bowls and top with broth. Cut steak in half lengthwise, then thinly slice across the grain and serve on top of noodles.