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Sesame Beef Noodles

Author: Stephanie Kay

This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy and high-protein dinner. Plus, leftovers keep well in the fridge and freezer, making them a great meal prep idea.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
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Ingredients

Sesame Sauce:

Beef Noodles:

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, add the sesame sauce ingredients: soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili paste (optional), and corn starch. Whisk until well combined, and then set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions until tender. (If the noodles are quick-cooking, wait to cook them until the beef is almost cooked.)
  3. In a large pan or cast-iron skillet, warm the sesame oil over medium-high heat, then add the sliced steak and cook for 1-2 minutes, flipping the slices so they cook on both sides. (If your pan is small, you may need to work in batches; cook a portion of the beef, then transfer it to a plate while you cook the rest, and then return it all to the pan at the end.)
  4. Reduce the heat to medium, add the sliced green onions (white parts only) and minced garlic, stir to coat the beef, and cook for an additional minute.
  5. When the noodles are cooked, drain the water, and then transfer them to the pan with the beef.
  6. Pour the sauce into the pan and toss to coat the beef and noodles. Then add the chopped spinach and sesame seeds, and toss to combine using tongs. Allow to cook for a final 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the spinach wilts, stirring frequently.
  7. The beef sesame noodles can be served immediately with sliced green onion (green parts) on top, or cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes

To Use Ground Beef: Swap the steak for 1 pound of ground beef in step # 3 and increase the cooking time to 5-7 minutes.

To Use a Whole Onion: Swap the green onions for 1 small onion in step #4.

To Use Onion Powder: Swap the green onion for 1 teaspoon of onion powder in step #4.

To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the garlic cloves for 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder in step #4.

To Use Frozen Spinach: Swap the baby spinach for 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. Thaw the frozen spinach, press it to remove excess water, and add it in step #6.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/sesame-beef-noodles/