Peanut Chicken(Or Beef) Bowl

• 6 ounces oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles
• 3 cups mixed vegetables, cut bite size (broccoli, sweet pepper strips, snow peas, sliced carrots, squash, etc.)
• 1 14 cups water
• 14 cup peanut butter (or cashew)
• 14 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 14-12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped chopped (ground or whole) or 2 cups cooked beef, chopped (ground or whole)
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced and drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can bamboo shoots, drained
• 14 cup chopped peanuts (or other nuts, like cashews)
• 14 cup sliced green onion

1. Set aside 1 seasoning packet from noodles to use in recipe; save remaining packet for another use.
2. In a large saucepan bring 2 quarts water to a boil.
3. Break up noodles slightly and add to water along with cut up vegetables.
4. Return to boiling; reduce heat.
5. Boil gently, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
6. Drain and return to saucepan.
7. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan whisk together the 1 1/4 cups water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, crushed red pepper, and seasoning packet.
8. Stir until smooth.
9. Cook, stirring for 2 more minutes.
10. Add chicken or beef, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots to the sauce; heat through.
11. Add to the nooodle mix in saucepan.
12. Toss to combine.
13. Top with peanuts or cashews and green onions.
14. Serve.

orientalflavor, mixed vegetables, water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, red pepper, chicken, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, peanuts, green onion

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peanut-chicken-or-beef-bowl-180572 (may not work)