Stir fry beef and spinach with noodles

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsRond tip steaks (1/8--1/4\" thick)
6ouncesUncooked thin spaghetti
1pack(10 oz.) fresh spinach, stems removed, thinly sliced
1can(8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
¼cupSliced green onions
2tablespoonsChopped red chili peppers
¼cupHoisin sauce
2tablespoonsReduced-sodium soy sauce
1tablespoonWater
2teaspoonsDark sesame oil
2largesCloves garlic, crushed
¼teaspoonCrushed red pepper

Directions

MARINADE

Stack beef steaks; cut lenthwise in half and thein crosswise into 1" wide strips. Combine marinade ingredients; add beef, tossing to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 10 minutes. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.

Remove beef from marinade; reserve marinade. Heat large nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef (half at a time) and stir fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside is no longer pink. (Do not overcook).

Remove beef. Keep warm.

In same skillet, combine pasta, spinach, water chestnuts, green onions and reserved marinade; cook until spinach is wilted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally. Return beef to skillet; mix lightly.

Garnish with chili peppers. 5 servings.

Recipe by: Unknown Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #655 by L979@... on Jul 6, 1997