Caramelized Beef and Peanut Noodles
Caramelized ground beef atop a tangle of creamy peanut noodles and veggies! The best weeknight dinner!
Foto: Pinch of Yum — Lindsay Ostrom
Ingredients
- 1 lb . ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (I used Bachan’s)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 -2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 5 g reen onions, thinly sliced (green saved for garnish)
- 2 -3 cups sliced stir-fry veggies (I like red bell pepper, spinach, and basil leaves)
- 6 -ounce package stir-fry egg noodles (I use the Wel-Pac chow mein stir fry noodles)
- Black pepper for serving
Steps
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Blend the sauce until smooth and creamy.
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Heat avocado oil in a pan over high heat; add ground beef and leave undisturbed for several minutes to get some browned spots. Break apart with a wooden spoon into small pieces.
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Add the cornstarch and quickly stir fry for 15-30 seconds. Then add garlic and teriyaki for a minute or so; it will sizzle and start to caramelize, plus it’ll smell amazing. Remove from pan, set aside and cover or place in a 350 degree oven to keep it warm.
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In the same pan, sauté the white parts of the green onions and the veggies (adding more oil as needed).
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Boil noodles for 3 minutes or according to package directions; rinse with cold water to prevent stickiness.
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Add cooked noodles and most of the peanut sauce to the veggies in the skillet; toss to combine for 1-2 minutes (you’ll want to serve immediately while it’s still hot and silky).
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Plate noodles; add a scoop of beef on top. Garnish with green onions and lots of black pepper, and drizzle with remaining peanut sauce if you want!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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