Noodles with Beef

I doubt these are authentic in any way.  I’m a total novice when it comes to Asian cooking but  a recent trip to Kobe Steakhouse with Birthday Boy inspired me to try this easy combination.  The griddle on my Viking made it easier but I’m sure a wok or large saute pan would work just fine (and probably be easier to clean up.)

• Beef, Top Round or already cut for Fajitas, about 2 pounds
• Zucchini, 2
• Garlic, 2 or 3 cloves
• Green Onion, a bunch or two
• Ginger, a tablespoon when minced
• Soy Sauce, 1/2 cup
• Hot Mustard, 2 tablespoons
• Rice Vinegar, 2 tablespoons
• Chili Paste, 1 to 2 tablespoons
• Sesame Oil
• Peanut Oil
• Spaghetti

Put the water on for the spaghetti then mix the sauce.  Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar……a good forkful of chili paste and a tablespoon or two of hot mustard.Mince the garlic and the ginger.Cut the zucchini into chunks.  Slice the green onions into thin slices.If the meat isn’t already cut, slice it into thin strips.Heat the griddle or pan and pour on a little peanut oil.  Add the veggies and cook, stirring often. Meanwhile, the water should be ready for the noodles so get them started.Once the veggies are tender, remove them from the griddle.  Add a little more oil if needed and quickly saute the beef.  Remove it from the griddle and add it to the veggie mixture.Drain the pasta and dump it onto the griddle.  Squirt it with a little sesame oil, both to add flavor and to keep it from sticking.  Toss it together.Pour the sauce mixture over the pasta and toss for another  minute, until it’s well-mixed.Remove the pasta from the griddle, into a large serving bowl.  Toss it all together with the beef and vegetables.Serve and enjoy!

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