Meals (Saucy Thai Beef Noodles)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sherry
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 drops hot pepper sauce
• 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
• 1 beef top sirloin steak (1 pound), thinly sliced
• 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh carrot
• 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
• 1 cup fresh snow peas
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

1) In a small saucepan, bring the first eight ingredients just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; set aside.

2) Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

3) In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry beef in 1/2 teaspoon oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.

4) Stir-fry carrot and red pepper in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes. Add snow peas and onions; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return beef to skillet.

5) Drain noodles; add to the pan. Add peanut sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.