Beef & Broccoli with Spicy Thai Noodles

I am a major lover of Asian cuisine and we received an electric wok for the wedding which is exactly why I was mega pumped to find both Beef & Broccoli and Spicy Thai Noodle recipes on Pinterest. 

I made these together a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved both of the recipes! We're having a dinner party the end of January and these recipes solidified the fact that it will be Asian themed and both of these will be making an appearance. 

BEEF & BROCCOLI

INGREDIENTS: 

For Marinade: 

-1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

-1 tsp. Sugar

-1 tbsp. Cornstarch 

-1 tbsp. Soy Sauce {low sodium}

-1 tbsp. Water

-2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil

-1 1/2 lb. Flank Steak, sliced in to thin strips

For Sauce:

-1/2 Soy Sauce {low sodium}

-2 tbsp. Brown Sugar

-4 cloves minced garlic

-2 tbsp. Flour

-1 tbsp. Sherry

-3 tbsp. Vegetable Oil

-2 heads Broccoli {heads only}

DIRECTIONS:

*Whisk together baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, water and vegetable oil in a large bowl

*Toss steak with the marinade to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

*In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, flour and sherry until smooth. Set aside. 

*In a large wok or saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over high heat until simmering. Add broccoli and saute 3 minutes, stirring often. Transfer broccoli to a plate. 

*Carefully add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to wok. Add marinated meat and half of the sauce. Saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until meat is cooked through and no longer pink. 

*Stir in broccoli and remaining sauce, saute 1 minute more. 

{I added water chestnuts bcs J and I LOVE them...next time I will probably add carrots and onions as well.}

SPICY THAI NOODLES

INGREDIENTS:

-1 box linguine or spaghetti noodles 

-1-2 tbsp. Crushed Red Pepper

-1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

-1/2 cup Sesame Oil

-6 tbsp Honey

-6 tbsp Soy Sauce 

Green Onions, Cilantro and Peanuts to taste {I hate Cilantro...so i didn't use it.}

DIRECTIONS: 

*Boil noodles. Drain. 

Like that colander? THANKS BRYNN!!!! 

*Chop Green Onions, Cilantro and Peanuts

*Heat both oils and red pepper in a small pan over medium heat 

{2 tbsp makes the dish VERY spicy...I used 1 heaping tbsp}

*Strain out pepper and reserve oil

*To oil, mix in honey and soy sauce.

*Toss sauce with noodles

* Refrigerate over night or until cold. Garnish with Green Onions, Cilantro and Peanuts.

Such a yummy dinner!!!