Spicy Asian Beef and Noodles

• 2 Tablespoons Peanut (or Canola) Oil
• 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• 3 teaspoons Freshly Grated Ginger
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 4 whole Scallions, Sliced (reserve Green Tops For Garnish)
• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
• 1 cup Beef Broth
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 1/4 cups Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cups Red Or Yellow Bell Pepper, Cut Into Matchsticks
• 1/2 cups Carrots, Cut Into Matchsticks
• 8 ounces, weight Rice Noodles, Cooked
• Chopped Peanuts Or Sesame Seeds, For Garnish (optional)

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, and sliced scallions (whites) for about a minute.
2. Add the ground beef, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned.
4. Add beef broth, soy sauce, and peanut butter; stir until combined.
5. Add bell peppers and carrots and saute until tender, 6-8 minutes.
6. Pour mixture over a bed of noodles.
7. Garnish with green scallion tops and optional chopped peanuts and sesame seeds if desired.
8. Recipe adapted from Lauras Lean Beef.

peanut, red pepper, freshly grated ginger, garlic, scallions, ground beef, kosher salt, ground black pepper, beef broth, soy sauce, peanut butter, red, carrots, noodles, peanuts

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spicy-asian-beef-and-noodles/ (may not work)