Orange Teriyaki Beef with Noodles

Prep Time:25 min
Start to Finish:25 min
makes:2 servings

1/2 lb beef boneless sirloin, cut into thin strips
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons teriyaki stir-fry sauce
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
9 oz frozen sugar snap peas
3/4 cup uncooked fine egg noodles (1 1/2 oz)
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1. Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in skillet 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Remove beef from skillet; keep warm.

2. Add broth, stir-fry sauce, marmalade and red pepper to skillet. Heat to boiling. Stir in pea pods and noodles; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook about 5 minutes or until noodles are tender.

3. Stir in beef. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.

Cashew Green Beans

Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:20 min
makes:8 servings

3 cups water
1 1/2 lb green beans
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup drained roasted red bell peppers, cut into strips
1/2 cup cashew pieces
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1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat water to boiling. Add beans. Heat to boiling. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil 3 to 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Drain beans; return to Dutch oven.

2. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, margarine, honey and mustard until well blended. Pour over beans; toss until evenly coated. Stir in bell peppers. Sprinkle with cashews.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:20 min
makes:4 servings

8 oz uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 teaspoon canola oil
3/4 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 large red, yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
10 oz frozen broccoli florets
1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
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1. Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; cover to keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes until beef is no longer pink; remove from pan.

3. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Add broccoli; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in water and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

4. In small cup, mix teriyaki sauce and cornstarch. Stir teriyaki sauce and beef into broccoli mixture in skillet. Cook and stir over high heat until sauce is thickened and heated through. Toss broccoli mixture with spaghetti. Garnish with green onions.

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