Stir Fry Sesame Beef Noodles

I am addicted to these sesame noodles and adding steak and bell peppers gives it a little something extra.  This tasted amazing and was simple to make.  I love getting to use my wok since I don't use it often enough.  Stir fries are quick and easy but the key is to prep first.  I already had pre-sliced bell peppers to dip with homemade hummus.  The leftover stir fry sesame beef noodles also tasted great!  Enjoy!

Stir Fry Sesame Beef Noodles

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Ingredients

½ pound beef sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick

½ pound linguine pasta

¼ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 cup red and/or green bell peppers, sliced

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place steak in freezer.  Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain well.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, vegetable oil and ½ the sliced green onions. 

Cut the cold steak across the grain into thin slices.  Toss with sesame sauce.

In a wok (or large skillet) on medium-high heat, add in ½ the sesame sauce with beef and bell peppers.  Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Continue to stir while cooking. 

Add in linguine pasta and stir in remaining sesame sauce.  Cook for 1 minute. Top with remaining green onions.  

Serves 2 to 4.

Peanut Sesame Noodles

I have made peanut noodles and sesame noodles, so now I have finally made peanut sesame noodles!  I adapted this peanut sesame noodles recipe from Rachel Ray's sesame noodle recipe.  This is another great summer time recipe since you could serve this warm, at room temperature, or cold.  It tastes great either way and I know because I have tried it all.  Also if you don't have agave, you could substitute 2 - 3 teaspoons white sugar instead or leave it completely out if you prefer a more salty taste.  I love the simplicity of this dish and it is great as a side dish or for a quick meal.  Enjoy!

Peanut Sesame Noodles

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut butter

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 – 2 teaspoons agave nectar

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ pound thin spaghetti

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (roasted)

1 scallion, chopped

Directions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.  Drain well.

In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, vegetable oil, sesame oil, agave and cayenne pepper. 

Add noodles and toss to coat.  Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallion.

Great served at room temperature, cold or warmed.

Serves 4.  

Sesame Noodles

I could not eat enough of these sesame noodles!  I ate two bowls :)  This recipe is so easy to make and only took me about 20 minutes to put together including cooking the pasta.  These sesame noodles would make a great side dish but you could add some chicken or other protein to make it a main dish.  The sesame sauce is so addicting too, you need to make this dish ASAP!  I also used toasted sesame oil from Trader Joe's but you could also use regular sesame oil.  You should be able to find most of the ingredients in your regular grocery store or asian market if not.  Feel free to add a little chili oil if you want some kick to the noodles.   Enjoy!

Sesame Noodles

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Ingredients

1 pound linguine pasta

¼ cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons sugar

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil

4 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.  Drain well.

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and vegetable oil. 

Pour sesame sauce over warm noodles.  Toss to coat.  Top with green onions and toss to mix.

Serves 4 to 6.