Apricot Beef With Sesame Noodles

Name: Apricot Beef With Sesame Noodles
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 4 h 6 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb thinly sliced beef, cut into strips; 1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste); 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, uncooked; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 cups snow peas; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced large; 3/4 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup beef broth; 3 tablespoons chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This dish has a great combination of flavors, I have made this many times, it's a family favorite, prep time does not include boiling the noodles, plan ahead the meat needs to marinate for about 4 hours"

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Ready In:: 4hrs 6mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef, cut into strips
1 -2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 (3 ounce) packages ramen noodles, uncooked
2 tablespoons oil
2 cups snow peas
1 medium red bell pepper, diced large
³⁄₄ cup apricot preserves
¹⁄₂ cup beef broth
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided

directions

Combine the sliced beef with dried chili flakes, mustard, soy sauce and garlic (if using) refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Cook noodles according to package directions (omitting seasoning packages).
Heat oil in large skillet, over medium-high heat, until hot.
Add beef with marinade; stir-fry 2 minutes.
Add noodles, preserves, broth, onions, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
Cook 1 minute, or until heated through.
Top with remaining sesame seeds before serving.

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Reviews

Delicious! I cut back on the apricot as well although it was more for my not wanting to use all of my beloved home-made jam on dinner instead of on my toast lol!! It was a really tasty alternative to our usual sesame beef stir-fry. I was a bit short on time so just increased the marinade quantity & had it sit while I prepared veges etc. Was still pretty tops, thanks Kittencal, another wonderful recipe to add to my cookbook!!

Bondnz
Kittencal, we loved this dish. Had it for dinner tonight! The only thing I changed is to cut back on the preserves to 1/2 c. and my hubby said it was a good call for him because he doesn't like things too sweet. This recipe was perfect the way it was. Oops, I forgot, I added beans sprouts because we had them...yum. We also thought for a future taste treat we might add some crushed red pepper to the recipe for a hot and sweet taste. We will definitely make this again and hubby's having it for lunch tomorrow. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I'm glad I was the first one to rate it!

PJ Funnybunny