Apricot Beef With Sesame Noodles

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef, cut into strips
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, uncooked
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 cups snow peas
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced large
• 34 cup apricot preserves
• 12 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided

1. Combine the sliced beef with dried chili flakes, mustard, soy sauce and garlic (if using) refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2. Cook noodles according to package directions (omitting seasoning packages).
3. Heat oil in large skillet, over medium-high heat, until hot.
4. Add beef with marinade; stir-fry 2 minutes.
5. Add noodles, preserves, broth, onions, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
6. Cook 1 minute, or until heated through.
7. Top with remaining sesame seeds before serving.

beef, chili pepper, garlic, mustard, soy sauce, ramen noodles, oil, snow peas, red bell pepper, apricot preserves, beef broth, green onions, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apricot-beef-with-sesame-noodles-79027 (may not work)