Apricot Beef with Sesame Noodles
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Apricot Beef with Sesame Noodles
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients:
1
beef top sirloin steak (about 1 pound)
3
tablespoons Dijon mustard
3
tablespoons soy sauce
2
packages (3 ounces each) uncooked ramen noodles
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
2
cups (6 ounces) snow peas
1
medium red bell pepper, cut into cubes
3/4
cup apricot preserves
1/2
cup beef broth
3
tablespoons chopped green onions
2
tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
Preparation:
1.
Cut beef lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch strips. Combine beef, mustard and soy sauce in medium resealable food storage bag. Seal bag. Shake to evenly distribute marinade; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2.
Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting seasoning packets.
3.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of beef with marinade; stir-fry 2 minutes. Remove to bowl. Repeat with remaining beef and marinade. Return beef to skillet. Add snow peas and bell pepper; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add noodles, preserves, broth, onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Cook 1 minute or until heated through. Top with remaining sesame seeds before serving.
Kitchen How-To:
Toast sesame seeds in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat 2 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 89 g |
| Cholesterol | 105 mg |
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Calories | 690 |
| Sodium | 2018 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 2-1/2 |
| Meat | 3 |
| Vegetable | 2 |
| Starch | 5 |
This recipe appears in: Asian