Caramelized Beef and Peanut Noodles Recipe

Name: Caramelized Beef and Peanut Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
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 green 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

Description

Caramelized ground beef atop a tangle of creamy peanut noodles and veggies! The best weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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Caramelized Beef:

1 lb. ground beef
1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (I used Bachan's)
1 clove garlic, grated

Creamy Peanut Sauce:

1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 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

Noodles:

5 green 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

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Instructions

Peanut Sauce: Blend the sauce until smooth and creamy.
Cook Beef: 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.
Caramelize the Beef: 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.
Sauté Veggies: In the same pan, sauté the white parts of the green onions and the veggies (adding more oil as needed).
Cook Noodles: Boil noodles for 3 minutes or according to package directions; rinse with cold water to prevent stickiness.
Toss Together: 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).
Finish: 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!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

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