Thai Peanut Beef and Pea Pods Over Noodles

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz uncooked thin spaghetti
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 4 green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 8 oz fresh pea pods, halved diagonally (about 3 cups)
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3x1/4x1/4-inch thin strips
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain spaghetti as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add onions, pea pods and bell pepper. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • 3
    In small bowl, mix broth, ground red pepper, salt and cornstarch. Stir into beef and vegetables. Add peanut butter. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly. Serve over cooked spaghetti; top with peanuts.

  • If fresh pea pods aren’t available, you can use a package of frozen pea pods. Just place in a colander and run under warm water to quickly thaw them.
  • Most purchased peanut sauces are very spicy so we have added a little ground red pepper for a mild heat level in this homemade sauce. If your family likes very hot spicy food, add a little extra red pepper, or a few crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
730
Calories from Fat
320
Total Fat
36g
55%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
1000mg
42%
Potassium
790mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
60g
20%
Dietary Fiber
8g
33%
Sugars
7g
Protein
42g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
70%
70%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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