Spicy Peanut Noodles with Seared Steak & Kidney Beans

Spicy Peanut Noodles with Seared Steak & Kidney Beans ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti or linguine
• 10 oz leftover steak
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 medium carrots
• 15 oz can kidney beans
• 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1-2 tsp Sriracha or chili garlic sauce
• 2-4 tbsp water or vegetable broth
• 2 scallions
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

How to make Spicy Peanut Noodles with Seared Steak & Kidney Beans

1. Cook the 12 oz spaghetti or linguine according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining thoroughly.
2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the spicy peanut sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter, 0.25 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup), 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1-2 tsp Sriracha (or chili garlic sauce). Add 2-4 tbsp water or vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 2 julienned carrots; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
4. Add the 10 oz thinly sliced leftover steak to the skillet with the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, just until the steak is warmed through. Do not overcook, as it is already cooked.
5. Stir in the 15 oz can of drained and rinsed kidney beans and cook for 1-2 minutes more to heat them through, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and hot.
6. Add the cooked and drained noodles directly to the skillet with the steak, vegetables, and kidney beans. Pour the spicy peanut sauce over the noodles and toss everything together thoroughly using tongs, ensuring the noodles and other ingredients are evenly coated.
7. If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta cooking water until it reaches your desired consistency. Continue to toss for 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through and well incorporated.
8. Divide the spicy peanut noodles among serving bowls. Garnish generously with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving immediately for a flavorful and satisfying dinner.

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